Hi everyone,
I just joined off the back of having bought my first plant at the start of the week: a Brighamia Insignis / Hawaiian Palm from Bakker.com. My rationale was that I figured if I can look after a plant, I can probably look after a dog, and if I can look after a dog I can probably look after a kid (when the time comes, at least).
That being said, ever since the plant arrived, I've felt like a bit of a helicopter parent because I'm concerned the thing's dying already!
For one — since it arrived on Monday, its leaves have lost a bit of their vibrant green colour, and sagged slightly (note the differences between picture #1 & picture #2). What's more, there are these little white specs on the leaves that can't be scraped off (see picture #2 & picture #3); is this some kind of pest/parasite maybe?
I live in the UK, so not quite a Hawaiian climate. It's currently sitting on my nightstand, which is about two metres from a south-facing window. Do any of you think I have reason to be concerned, or have any tips to offer me? I'm the newest of the new, but looking forward to learning more.
Cheers!
