Posted by Patty on 9/15/2005, 1:22 pm
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I've got a queen palm that's got a bit of trouble. First off, it was neglected in a shady portion of my mother in law's backyard for two years- so I've kind of adopted it, spotty leaves and all. I transplanted it in the proper type of location at my house. Lots of sun, water & fertilizer- so I know that shouldn't be the problem.
The emerging leaf has drooped over- it's about halfway emerged. upon inspection, the leaf that's emerging is a much lighter green and it has white splotches about 1/16" diameter dispersed all over the it (the individual leaves- I cant think of the scientific name for the individual leaflets). Looking further into the base of the palm- where the leaf is emerging from, I see a bit of what appears to be a whit cottoney substance- not excessive like with mealybugs or scale- just a light whisp of cottony stuff everywhere in the base. It's a little sticky too. I've seen a few ants here & there on the palm too, so maybe they're bringing something in? Or could it be a fungal infection? Any suggestions??? Please, any and all help is appreciated!
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