Hello,
I have a Butia Capitata that I've had since April and I am a little concerned about its health. Whilst the leaves it has are blue green in colour and the structure seems firm there is no new growth to see. I would have thought that in this weather and with twice weekly watering that there would be lots of new growth.
Rather worryingly the youngest growth (not quite a leaf, but more grass like) suffered from spear pull and was brownish in colour. I think this was due to lack of water in May.
Any thoughts? Should I be concerned, water more, water less?
I'd post a picture later today, but I don't think it will convey much extra information. It could be I have to be more patient. If you have one of these I'd be interested to know how much new growth you've seen this year.
Butia Capitata - dead, dying or alive?
Butia Capitata - dead, dying or alive?
im no expert on Butia`s but it could just be sulking from the move as it was only April this year others more experienced may have better suggestions/ideas
Jim
I'm older than yesterday but younger than tomorrow
I'm older than yesterday but younger than tomorrow
Butia Capitata - dead, dying or alive?
Its hard to over water a Butia so if its in the ground I would give a soaking more often, and I am with Jim - Its probably sulking!
Butia Capitata - dead, dying or alive?
Okay, that's helpful. I'll stick to increasing watering frequency.
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Until the last few years I always started my Butia into early growth with warm water from April. Compared with standard cold water from the hose, I always fared better with an early start and more leaves. Perhaps this might help kick start yours.
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There's been no such thing as cold water here for months. It's coming out of the tap at 25 deg C
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I'm with the rest the lads. I water mine every day in this weather. Fortunately it is supposed to rain here tomorrow.
Don't Just sit there, plant something!
The Kid.
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Butia Capitata - dead, dying or alive?
I'm with the rest the lads. I water mine every day in this weather. Fortunately it is supposed to rain here tomorrow.
Don't Just sit there, plant something!
The Kid.
The Kid.