are these spider mites on this palm ??

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  1. madfarmer

    madfarmer New Seed

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    I think its a sago palm.... MITES??? wachya think


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  3. woot

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    sago palm

    I am having the same problem. I was told it either is because of sun scorched or spider mites. I had put mine out in our sun room to get bright light. And boom it started going south on me . My plant looks like YOURS. I also sprayed for spider mites as the nursery said it might be spider mites as sagos get those easily . My plant went from inside the house to outdoors.
     
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    forgot this part

    I have now moved my plant back inside . I also repotted my plant and loosened the roots as those were rather packed tight and I noticed it was a bit moist so I am also laying off the water too although its in a well drained pot, those do not require much water.
     
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    If your plants have spider mites, you will see tiny live stock and tell tale signs of webbing where the insects are or have been.

    From what I can see, it looks more like sun scorch.
    Plants that aren't used to the direct rays will burn.

    It is wise to get plants acclimated by bringing them outside a bit at a time. Start with morning or late afternoon sun and work up to full sun.

    Kinda like hardening off done for garden plants.

    Ron
     

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