What's eating your palm?

Take a tour through this section and identify what is holidaying on your palm tree! You will find ways to combat the cheeky beasts that reside as well as food tips to keep their energy levels high and thriving. 

 

Nutrient Deficiencies
All plants need a balanced diet of nutrients, in this section you will find the most common deficiences found in palm trees and ways in which to combat them.
Common Pests
In our humid climate annoying pests can get very comfortable in your garden. However! they do weaken plants and cause a lot of unnecessary harm. It is wise to identify and deal to them early before they become a stubborn problem.

Diseases
Once plants have been weakened by bugs that have been left to thrive, they are prone to becoming affected by disease. Identify the original pest and treat as well as the disease before it causes irreversible damage to your garden.
Weathering
Mother Nature can play havoc with all plants and palms in New Zealand can be particularly vulnerable to her wrath... Damage can be purely cosmetic but keep a close watch as it can also be more serious and relocation could be necessary.
 
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