What do you see when you look closely at the fronds and stems?
Dropping leaflets can be harmless mess or a sign of pests — a close look settles it.
What do you see when you look closely at the fronds and stems?
Small brown bumps or sticky residue on stems and leaflets→Leaflets dropping with no bugs — and the air feels dry→
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Reviewed June 2026 · how we check this