Topic: A 49p Areca Palm - not such a bargain after all?

[carosanto]

Hi Y'All

Some weeks ago I picked up two incredible bargain.  Two areca Palms for 49 pence each from Focus.  I was thrilled, but as the leaves were looking dry I took them home watered them and sprayed them. and I congratulated myself on getting a bargain. They are on the shaded side of my conservatory, hottish during the day, but I am afraid very cold these past few weeks at night.

Now every leaf is a dry crackly brown, some pull out almost just at a touch, and I am thinking that I paid 49 pence each for empty flower pots.  Or do palms do this, and will then 'come back'?

I know the answer is out there, and any help would be very much appreciated

Regards Caro

[flowerofshona2007]

Awwwww it sounds like the root has rotted away, the leaves will look ok ish for a while after so it may have been a lost cause hun :(
Best tip is always tip a plant out of its pot to see if the roots are alive, no roots no plant.