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What is on my thrinax radiata

Cocoa Beach Jason

By Cocoa Beach Jason
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IMG_6183.thumb.JPG.c4c7445cb6770f1106ee6IMG_6187.thumb.JPG.434d53d5408d54d90a5b5There is white stuff on the trunk boots. What is this? Is it a problem? If it is a problem, how do I resolve it?

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I've had stuff that looks like this on radiatas that are not planted in full sun and get too much water.  Peroxide has been effective for me, and I also cut back on the water.

 

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3 hours ago, Phoenikakias said:

What is this horizontally running side shoot in the first picture???

Do you just dump the peroxide out of the bottle onto the area? 

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Just now, Cocoa Beach Jason said:

Do you just dump the peroxide out of the bottle onto the area? 

Oops that message was for kw

 

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Yes, Jason. The effected part of the palm, and the area. around it.  Not to confuse things, but I used to add  mycorhizae to my soil mediums, and thought it could potentially be a result of it.  Regardless, it has not been a serious issue for me, and clears right up.

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palmislandRandy Grand Master

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I've seen this under pine bark mulch. I think it's just a bacteria or fungus breaking down the dead tissue & appears harmless. The peroxide should kill it, although it's probably a natural process.

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"If you need me, I'll be outside" -Randy Wiesner Palm Beach County, Florida Zone 10Bish

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Thanks for the input you guys. I'm glad to hear it is probably not something harmful. I may hit it with peroxide just in case. 

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Just possibly a mycetozoan.  Slime mold.  In that case, harmless.

Fla. climate center: 100-119 days>85 F
USDA 1990 hardiness zone 9B
Current USDA hardiness zone 10a
4 km inland from Indian River; 27º N (equivalent to Brisbane)

Central Orlando's urban heat island may be warmer than us

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