Palms have adapted over the years to be somewhat tolerant of hurricane force winds. However, there has been significant damage to many palms as a result of Hurricane Wilma. Generally speaking, if the palm has any existing growth upright, it has a chance of recovery. If the tip of the palm is missing, the palm […]
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Do not over-water your palms. Once established, most palms do not need any additional water unless there is a drought. Do not over-prune your palms. Some palms are self-cleaning. To determine if you have a self-cleaning palm, look at the area between the trunk and where the fronds attach. If it is smooth in this […]
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There is a new pest in South Florida known as Rugose (formerly known as Gumbo Limbo) Spiraling Whitefly. This insect is closely related to the Ficus Whitefly that causes extensive damage on ficus hedges all throughout South Florida. Unlike the Ficus Whitefly, the Rugose Spiraling Whitefly is very commonly found on many palms, especially coconut […]
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Lethal Yellowing is a deadly disease which affects palms. It has been seen in dozens of species of palms, but it is most common in Coconut and Christmas palms. Lethal Yellowing is a phytoplasma which is thought to behave like a primitive virus and is transmitted by the leafhopper bug Myndus Crudus. The leafhopper feeds […]
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