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Indoor palm with infested soil?

19 years ago

I brought home a palm plant about 2 months ago. I noticed a brownish/grey millipede type insect in the soil and removed it. I've since spotted two more. They are about an inch long and roll up like a potato bug. The plant has been turning a faded brown at the tips, which I think is a result of these bugs. Any idea what they are and what I can use to get rid of them. It is an indoor plant and I used a bagged potting mix. Thanks for any help ahead of time.

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ronalawn82
19 years ago
The millipedes are not causing the browning tips on the palm fronds. Watering and/or fertilizing are the probable causes. If you have been watering it more than once a week, I suggest that you cut back to that. Watch the 'newest' growth for signs of moisture stress and water accordingly. When you fertilize, use an "Osmocote" type of fertilizer; they release nutrients as moisture becomes available. If the brown tips hurt your eyes, you can snip them off with a pair of really sharp scissors; follow the shape of the leaflet tip as you cut.
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