Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Glasshouse red spider mite and scale insects may be troublesome
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southern washingtonia · Washingtonia robusta
Also known as: Mexican fan palm; Mexican washingtonia; skyduster; thread palm
Grow under glass in loam-based compost with added leaf mould and sharp sand, in full light. Water moderately, provide moderate humidity when in growth and apply a liquid fertiliser monthly during the summer. Water sparingly in winter . See palm cultivation indoors
Generally disease free
Glasshouse red spider mite and scale insects may be troublesome
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