Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
Generally trouble free
Pests
Prone to scale and glasshouse red spider mite
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Also known as: curly palm
Grow under glass in a loam-based potting compost such as John Innes Number 2 with equal parts pulverised bark and leaf mould, in full light. Provide moderate humidity and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser. Water sparingly in winter and top dress or pot on in spring. Repotting will not need to be done often, as it is a slow growing plant
Generally trouble free
Prone to scale and glasshouse red spider mite
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