Water the root ball, not the calendar
Initial irrigation should wet the root ball and adjacent backfill without keeping the palm continuously saturated. Soil texture, drainage, temperature, wind and rainfall determine frequency.
Brace without injuring the trunk
Supports should stabilize the palm without nails, screws or girdling pressure. Recheck brace tension after watering because settlement can change the palm's position.
Monitor the spear and crown
A firm spear and gradual new growth are positive signs. Odor, spear pull, soft crown tissue, rapid lean or abnormal collapse require immediate professional attention.
Expand irrigation as roots regenerate
The first target is the original root ball. Over time, irrigation should support outward root growth rather than keeping all water concentrated at the trunk.