Ponytail Palm White Residue: Scale Insects—Alcohol Wipe or Oil Spray

Two ponytail palms (Beaucarnea) indoors. White papery residue on leaves, spreading. Likely scale insects (shell = papery look).

Treatment Options

1. Isopropyl alcohol wipe: 70% on paper towel, wipe each leaf/stem. Kills scale, safe for plant.
2. Horticultural oil spray: Suffocates. Spray PM, hose AM. Repeat weekly 3×.

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Photo would help. But description = classic scale. Treat promptly—spreads fast indoors.