Ponytail palm - yellow spots - looks like sand

Discussion in 'Caudiciforms and Pachycaul Trees' started by Cindie1986, Jun 7, 2008.

  1. Cindie1986

    Cindie1986 Member

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    I live in Floirda, have had my ponytail palm for about 6-7 years with no problems, but now it started getting yellow spots on all the leaves and looks like sand stuck to the leaves too. I notice some small spider webs - could spiders be the problem? Thanks for your help!
     
  2. markinwestmich

    markinwestmich Active Member

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    Without seeing a photo, your little spiders may actually be spider mites. The yellow spots may be the result of the damage they do to the plant.

    Can you post a few close-up photos?
     

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