Q.White Stuff on Underside of Palm Leaves
My sago palm has white, soft looking stuff on the underside of its leaves. It almost has the look of snow. How do I get rid of this?
Nikki
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
Answered on March 11, 2011
This sounds like palm scale. The following articles should be of some help to you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/mealybugs-white-residue-on-plants-leaves.htm
Treatment: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/palms/sticky-palm-tree-leaves-treatment-for-palm-scale.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
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