The mountain palm is one of the hardy palms. Diseases hardly ever occur. If the palm shows abnormalities, it is usually a matter of care mistakes. An unfavorable location can occasionally lead to an infestation by pests. Important information about diseases and pests of mountain palms.

The mountain palm rarely gets sick

Diseases are rare

You rarely have to deal with real diseases in a mountain palm. This palm species is very robust.

If the leaves or leaf tips turn brown, it is not due to a disease, a care mistake is usually responsible for it. Occasionally, an infestation by pests can also be to blame.

A pest infestation must be fought immediately, since the uninvited guests quickly spread to other plants. They can also damage the mountain palm in such a way that the plant dies.

Brown leaves or leaf tips due to improper care

If the leaves or leaf tips turn brown, it is usually not a disease, but exclusively care errors. The leaf discolouration is caused by:

  • ball dryness
  • low humidity
  • sunburn
  • too cold location
  • Spider mite infestation

This damage can almost always be remedied or even avoided entirely by increasing the humidity.

Simply cut off brown leaves or leaf tips with sharp scissors. When removing entire fronds, you must always leave a small piece of the petiole attached to the trunk of the palm tree.

Pests that can affect the mountain palm

Spider mites and scale insects appear when humidity levels are very low. To prevent pest infestation, it is advisable to regularly spray the fronds of the mountain palm with water.

Spider mites can be recognized by the small webs that are mainly found on the leaf axils. You cannot see these pests with the naked eye. Scale insects leave a sticky substance on the leaves, which in the worst case can lead to sooty mold.

Flush the mountain palm with water to remove pests and debris. You can rub off residues with a cloth. If the infestation is severe, you should use pesticides.

tips

Mountain palms even tolerate standing in water for a long time. That is why they can be cultivated very well in hydroponics. However, the palm should be grown in the water from the start.

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