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Diagnosis help

Matt123

By Matt123
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Hi all!

New to the world of palm tree care and just need some expert advice.

I recently acquired a few varied palm trees and one seems to be infected somehow - possibly mealy bugs? However someone has said maybe it’s fungus related?

Appreciate any advice

Matt

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1 hour ago, Matt123 said:

Hi all!

New to the world of palm tree care and just need some expert advice.

I recently acquired a few varied palm trees and one seems to be infected somehow - possibly mealy bugs? However someone has said maybe it’s fungus related?

Appreciate any advice

Matt

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I am definitely no expert but that looks like Tomentum to me which is normal.  Maybe someone with more experience will chime in.  Definitely doesn't look like mealy bugs or fungus.

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This is what a mealy bug looks like. It's the white bug at the base of the leaf. This is on one of my small hibiscus plants that I started from a cutting.

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Thanks all - it’s weird I have googled about this extensively and never came across Tomentum just a few people suggesting mealy bugs

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