what is this ?

[editgod]

http://img23.imageshack.us/gal.php?g....jpg&via=yfrog

thanks guy

[Newt]

Looks like either a parlor palm aka bella palm aka Chameadorea elegans. Click on the pics here.
http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/i...a_elegans.html

Or a Kentia palm aka Paradise palm aka Howeia forsteriana.
http://www.denverplants.com/foliage/html/Kentia.htm
http://www.nurseryassociates.com/gal...lmKentia14.jpg

Newt

[editgod]

Yes a Kentia could be right, I think I remember them saying that at the garden centre when I bought it.
thanks

Guy.

[Newt]

Guy, you are so very welcome! Now that you know which palm you have, I do have some concerns about the yellow spots on the fronds. I'm thinking it might be a mineral deficiency. This site has some helpful info and says:
http://www.floridata.com/ref/H/howe_for.cfm

Kentia palms are traditionally slow growers, however regular fertilization with palm-grade fertilizer promotes maximum growth. A balanced (e.g., 18-18-18) slow-release palm fertilizer with minor elements should be used during the growing season. Magnesium and potassium nutritional deficiencies have been noted, particularly in older kentias. Mineral supplements should be administered in recommended amounts to prevent or treat such deficiencies.

If you don't have or can't find a palm fertilizer, my suggestion would be to use an organic fertilizer such as fish emulsion with seaweed. That will help with the trace elements. Try and get the combo, not just the fish emulsion. If that's not possible, when you finish a container of milk, add some water to fill it and water your plants. The calcium and minerals will make them happy.

Newt

[editgod]

Thanks Newt, I also checked at the store I bought it from and they said it looked like calcium and gave me some special cleaner to put on it.

Either way I think Im covered !

Guy.

[Newt]

Guy, thanks for the update.

Newt