Q: What is this white stuff all over the fronds of my palm tree? Do I have the invasive insect that normally gets on sago palms?

A: Your palm problem had me puzzled too. My initial thought was the cause may have been from too much water resulting in oedema. However, I consulted with the University of Florida’s palm disease expert, Dr. Elliott. She identified the structures as scurf. These structures are often found on the young leaves of date palms, specifically pygmy dates. As the palm matures the structures will fall off. Therefore, this is an example of a “grin and bear it” solutions, which means nothing needs to be done now. There is no chemical spray application to reduce the size or look of the structures (scurf) and they are causing the plant no harm.

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