Palm Question

[begleytree]

I have a dwarf robelinni palm, (I have it, although I can't spell it)
I've had it for about 3 years now, it resides in a pot 40" dia at top and 36" deep. It stands (w/o the pot) about 4 feet tall.

I have noticed a powery white fungus at the bottom of each frond, and it goes down into the center. Every product I see says do not use on palms, so, what do I treat it with?
It resides outside in summer, and back in before the first frost.

If pics are needed, no problem, but I figured you guys who see palms all the time would know what it is.
Thanks, -Ralph

 

[Treeman14]

Phoenix roebelenii are often attacked by scale insects. Treat with horticultural oil, soap, or lady beetles. Also watch for magnesium and potassium deficiencies if the soil pH is above 7.

 

[begleytree]

Thanks Brett, I live in an area where the powers that be import ladybeetles by the millions, and release into the wild, I saw prob a dozen on the palm this am.
Water ph here is 7.4, so I will increase my fert. schedule. I use the blue mix plant food, and keep the palm mulched heavily with hardwood mulch.
-Ralph

 

[vharrison2]

Sounds like mealy bug to me and we would treat with cygon.

 

[begleytree]

Ok, I went out and looked close, its not a dusty white fungus as it appeared, but it is round white bugs. Soap comming out.
good call, and thanks very much guys.
-Ralph