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Magnesium shortage in oil palm: signs and what to do
What it looks like
'Orange frond': older, lower fronds turn yellow-orange, strongest on leaflets exposed to the sun; shaded parts stay green.
What to do
- Apply magnesium sulphate, 250 g per palm, in the palm basin.
- Send soil and leaf samples for testing to confirm.
Questions
How do I recognise magnesium shortage in oil palm?
'Orange frond': older, lower fronds turn yellow-orange, strongest on leaflets exposed to the sun; shaded parts stay green.
What should I do about magnesium shortage?
Apply magnesium sulphate, 250 g per palm, in the palm basin. Send soil and leaf samples for testing to confirm.
Sources: ICAR-IIOPR Crop Calendar 2026, TNAU Agritech Portal: oil palm nutrients
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