Howea palm getting brown spots and drying up

[negan]

I bought it about a year ago and never repotted it as I've read it likes to be a little root bound and can react badly when the roots are disturbed.
It is away from direct sunlight but in a bright spot. I water it every 7-10 days and mist quite regularly.

Is there anything else I should do?

 

[cpp gardener]

Just how close to a window is it?
how often do you check the soil moisture?
Does water come out of the bottom when you water?
Does it sit in water for more than a day?

I suspect that it is more of a light issue than watering, but you never know unless you ask. If it is more than 5’ from a window, it needs more light. They ARE low light TOLERANT, but they do better in bright but not sunny conditions. The misting does nothing for raising humidity for more than a minute or so.

 

[negan]

It's in a corner, just a foot away from floor-to-ceiling windows so I'd say it's pretty bright. I use a moisture meter but it's not very accurate so the readings may be incorrect but I double-check with a finger. I try to water when the top inch dried out.
The water does come out after each watering but it's generally very little as I try to adjust my watering.

 

[cpp gardener]

Try soaking it more when you water. Make sure it is thoroughly soaked and the water isn't just running around the outside of the rootball.
Light does seem plenty.

 

[oneeye]

cpp is right friend try bottom watering with a drain tray.

 

[negan]

Good to know! I was convinced it shouldn't be sitting the water at all, but I will try that.