Identifying which leaves turn yellow first and how the yellowing starts provides clues to common deficiencies 1 such as these: Nitrogen deficiency shows up as a general yellowing. In many cases, if the tree survives, the damage will last into the next growing season, with new leaves also displaying yellowed tips. Dirt likes to stick to the long leaves, which makes the natural processes of photosynthesis impossible. Why are the leaves turning yellow and falling off? However, if the light is too dark the growth will slow down and eventually, all the plant’s energy will go to new producing new leaves letting the lowest and oldest leaves yellow and wither away. However, you can snip off the end of leaves if the tips are discolored, dead or suffering problems. one has already died completely now another one is yellowing. ashratnam. Cat Palm Leaves Turning Yellow. Iron Deficiency. i bought a cat palm about a month ago. Windmill Palm yellowing leaves help. i am very worried because she is my favorite plant. The most likely reason is overwatering or poor drainage in its container. Messages: 36 Likes Received: 0 Location: Vancouver, BC. Other signs that your plant is not getting enough water are leaves that are curling inward, drooping down, … Palm trees do not tolerate cold weather or frost. Iron deficiency causes new leaves to yellow. Discussion in 'HortForum' started by zenshack, Apr 10, 2013. zenshack Active Member. A sago palm could have yellow leaves due to low light, overwatering or lack of fertilizer, particularly of nitrogen. It's grown quite a bit since it was brought, and the leaves have always been plentiful and a healthy looking green. Right before the leaves fall off the plant, they will turn yellow. A. they start browning on the tips, then turn yellow. The Diagnosis: Consider whether your plant may be catching a cold, and remember that drafts aren’t just possible during the winter , but an over-active air conditioner could also be the cause. I've had this palm tree for over 5 years now, and it's always been in robust health. If you’re keeping your palm tree beside a drafty window, don’t be surprised if the leaves turn yellow. After some time the leaves just start to yellow … In addition to causing significant damage to the rest of the tree, freezing temperatures can ruin palm fronds, turning the tips yellow and brown. 10 days ago I planted a windmill palm in my yard and since then almost all the fronds have yellowed and many have brown discoloration on the tips. As it progresses, yellowing moves outward, eventually reaching young leaves, too. The most obvious one is not enough light or too much dust. 3 year old potted Madagascar palm. Potential Cause: Inadequate Moisture Q. 7 years ago. 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