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| Hi,
I just got a mediterranean palm and transplated it into a big pot. I didn't noticed this before but there seems to be something greyish along the petioles. What is it? Is it some kind of disease or fungus? http://www.flickr.com/photos/winsorw-garden/ I would appreciate any help and suggestions. Thanks. |
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- Posted by tropicalzone7 7 (My Page) on Sun, Apr 18, 10 at 12:52
| I dont think its a problem, it could just be part of the plant, but Im not 100% sure. I would hose it down really well to get rid of the possible problem and give it some fertilizer so that way at least its healthy enough to grow well so that way if it is a problem, you have more time to save your palm. Good luck! |
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- Posted by las_palmas_norte Zone8 (My Page) on Sun, Apr 18, 10 at 14:06
| I've grown many of these and yes it's a part of the natural growth habit. Glaucous (GLAHK-us) is the correct term meaning covered in whitish or bluish bloom or waxy, powdery substance that can in some cases be rubbed off. Cheers, las palmas norte. |
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| Thank you both of you for quick answers. I hope it's natural but I have some doubts though because I have another one with much less of this thing which I thought because there is less infestation. One person I talked to suggested that it could be mealy bugs. The 'glaucous' on my plant came off as puffy dust, but I didn't see any bugs inside. However there are some scaly things on some leaves. Thank you again for any help. |
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- Posted by las_palmas_norte Zone8 (My Page) on Mon, Apr 19, 10 at 13:10
| Your concerns are valid, although the photo doesn't show mealy bug. A systemic should work but perhaps poke around first to see if you can discover them. As a side note, the glaucous amounts very considerably on these palms, and some have none at all. Cheers. |
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- Posted by brooklyngreg 7a NYC coastal (gchristiangreg@aol.com) on Mon, Apr 19, 10 at 13:24
| For someone on this site to recognize it and say its fine should really relieve your concerns. Your may have more of this substance because your palm is healthier. Rememeber not to over water this palm. PS. If you really are concerned isolate the palm from your tropicals until your sude. |
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| Thank you las_palmas_norte. Knowing that the amount varies is a relief. I will poke around some more:-) Thanks again. |
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