Parlor Palm with Sticky Leaves: Spider Mite Infestation

The sticky, silvery mottling is spider mite damage, not disease. Look for tiny moving specks and fine webs.

Treatment

Spray all leaf and stem surfaces until dripping with water + a squirt of liquid dish soap. One thorough treatment usually suffices. Damaged fronds won't recover, but new growth will be healthy.

Other Notes

• Fertilizer won't fix mites—only use on healthy plants.
• Seeds are often sterile; try damp sphagnum moss for propagation, but odds are low.