The typical appearance of a palm that has been killed by Ganoderma is for all the fronds to hang down around the trunk. It is possible for the palm to die before a conk is ever produced, as well as ...

and unless you grow one of these hardy species it is advisable to protect palm trees in winter because freezing temperatures can weaken your plants and leave them susceptible to diseases.

a weird and wonderful host of new plant and fungus species have been discovered in 2024. Other plants given scientific names for the first time include beautiful new orchids, a ghostly palm ...