My sago palm has white specks on leaves and new growth. What can I use to save it?

Answer 1

Since you described "white specks" on new and older fronds of your sago palm, it might be one of the following scale insects that attack them; Aulacaspis Cycad Scale or the False Magnolia Scale.

By visiting the following websites, you'll be able to properfly identify (includes colored pictures of scales) and hopefully treat your sago with one of the suggested chemicals before it's too late.

http://insects.tamu.edu/extension/publications/epubs/eee_00038.cfm

http://polkhort.ifas.ufl.edu/FAQ/Pages/insects.htm

Hope this helps.... GOOD LUCK!

Answer 2

Are the white specks spider mites? If they shake off, you can treat for spider mites. Otherwise, it sounds like an overwatering problem. New growth will occur but if you don't have good drainage, the plant leaves and tips will begin to change color. The old plant part of the plant will sacrifice to the new part. Check and see if your soil is clumpy, soggy and/or wet.