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Palm Frizzle Top

Written by Peter Horn on .

Palm frizzle top Common name Palm frizzle top Causal agent It is a non-pathological disorder caused by a nutritional deficiency of manganese. Extremely cold weather can inhibit manganese uptake by the roots causing a deficiency in plants. Symptoms & Signs Most common symptoms of palm frizzle top are dry, withered fronds. The leaves are weak and also exhibit yellow markings. The tips are the first to get affected; hence they fall off first. All new growth appears stubby since it does not grow terminal leaf tips. The leaves are also smaller than usual, giving the palm trees a stunted appearance. Time of concern Throughout winter and spring Common hosts Queen palm Royal palm Sagos palm