Indoor Palm Decline: Drainage, Identification, and White Spots

Sarah's new indoor palm: leaves browning/wilting, white spots on some leaves. Pot has no drainage; rocks at bottom used instead.

Critical Error: No Drainage Holes

• All potted plants NEED drainage holes.
• Rocks at bottom = outdated practice, actually worsens drainage (perched water table).
• Immediate fix: Move to pot with holes, remove rocks.

Need Plant ID

Many palm types, vastly different needs. Photo needed for species ID.

White Spots

Could be many things (scale, mineral deposits, edema, fungal). Need size, texture, location description.

Fix drainage first, then identify palm for specific care.