Areca Palms Turning Brown

"My Areca Palms are in containers, they get indirect sun and water (with food) when the soil is dry. I purchased them about 5 months ago. Every week, I notice more branches turning brown and dying. The plants are thinning out quickly. How do I prevent this from happening?" - Read the answer

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