Diseases and Pests of Rat's Tail Palm and Their Control

Diseases and their control of rat tail palm

Common diseases

The most common disease of rat tail palm is spot disease. When rat tail palm has spot disease, it mainly manifests itself on its stem. Spots will appear and gradually expand. In severe cases, it will rot and wither, threatening the entire plant.

Prevention and treatment methods

Generally, when spots appear on rat tail palm, timely measures need to be taken to prevent and control it. Spraying treatment with chemicals is a more common method. You can use Zineb for spraying treatment, preferably 600 times diluted 65% Zineb wettable powder.

Pests of Rat's Tail Palm and Their Control

Common pests

The most common pest of rat tail palm is red spider mites. The harm caused by red spider mites is also quite serious, so they must be prevented and controlled in a timely manner.

Prevention and treatment methods

When growing rat tail cactus, you need to observe the growth of the plants frequently in order to detect diseases and pests in a timely manner. It is best to spray some dimethoate emulsifiable concentrate regularly for prevention. When pests are found, they should be killed in time to avoid affecting the growth of the plants.