Ponytail palm

Question

The plant appears to have a few white, cotton like specs neat the center of the ponytail. Problem?

Answer 1

This sounds like mealybugs or another type of scale insects. Please see the following articles for diagnosis and treatment:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/mealybugs-control.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/palms/sticky-palm-tree-leaves-treatment-for-palm-scale.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/control-plant-scale.htm