Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Scale insects may be a problem under glass
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chestnut dioon · Dioon edule
Also known as: virgin's palm
Grow under glass in indoors in a mix of equal parts fibrous loam, coarse bark and garden compost. Site in full sun with shade from hot sun. Water freely when in growth applying a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Water sparingly in winter
Generally disease free
Scale insects may be a problem under glass
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