Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite, scale insects and mealybugs
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cocoanut · Cocos nucifera
Also known as: coconut; coconut oil plant; coconut palm; porcupine wood; sugar palm; wine palm
Under glass grow in loam-based potting compost with additional sharp sand and fibrous organic matter, in full or bright filtered light with moderate humidity. In the growing season water moderately and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly; water sparingly in winter. See palm cultivation indoors
Generally disease-free
May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite, scale insects and mealybugs
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