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Sunburn on majesty palm
What's Happening
Direct UV exposure on foliage not acclimated to high-intensity light. Often occurs in west-facing windows or when moving plants outdoors. Water droplets on leaves can exacerbate burns via lensing.
How to Fix It
- 1
Relocate the plant 3-5 feet back from direct sun sources.
- 2
Use sheer curtains to provide the preferred bright indirect (filtered) light.
- 3
Trim fully bleached or scorched fronds as they will not recover.
- 4
Increase humidity to help the plant cope with transpiration stress during recovery.
What You'll Need
How to Prevent It
Acclimation of the plant slowly (over 2 weeks) if increasing light intensity.
Related Problems
Same Problem on Other Plants
Frequently Asked Questions
What causes sunburn on my plant?
Direct UV exposure on foliage not acclimated to high-intensity light. Often occurs in west-facing windows or when moving plants outdoors. Water droplets on leaves can exacerbate burns via lensing.
How do I fix sunburn?
Relocate the plant 3-5 feet back from direct sun sources.. Use sheer curtains to provide the preferred bright indirect (filtered) light..
How do I prevent sunburn from happening again?
Acclimation of the plant slowly (over 2 weeks) if increasing light intensity.