Diagnosing a Declining Houseplant Palm with Strange Growth

My houseplant palm has been slowly dying, and now I see weird fuzzy green stalks emerging from the middle of the trunk. What's happening?

Expert Advice

There are many palm species with very different needs. I can't diagnose without knowing the exact species. If you can email a photo to wcreed@HorticulturalHelp.com, I can identify it and diagnose the problem.

Otherwise, you'll need to identify it elsewhere and send me a detailed description of symptoms, light, water, height, and pot size.

The green stalks may be flowers and seeds that palms sometimes produce.

Note: I'm leaving for a week and won't reply to emails until I return.

Regards,
Will Creed, Interior Landscaper
Horticultural Help, NYC