White Stuff on Underside of Palm Leaves

Question

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?

Answer 1

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