Troubleshooting
Lepidozamia Peroffskyana problems — and how to fix them
Lepidozamia Peroffskyana (Lepidozamia peroffskyana) is generally forgiving once you match its basics, but a few issues come up again and again. Here is what each one looks like, why it happens, and the fix.
Trunk and root rot
From cold, soggy soil. Plant in free-draining mix and reduce watering sharply in winter.
Scale insects
Armoured scale colonises trunk scales and fronds. Inspect regularly and treat with horticultural oil.
Sparse, drawn crown
Too little light thins the foliage. Move to brighter light to tighten the crown.
Yellowing fronds
Often magnesium or manganese deficiency. Use a complete fertiliser with trace elements.
Prevent lepidozamia peroffskyana problems before they start
Most lepidozamia peroffskyana issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
Looking for lepidozamia peroffskyana in general rather than its problems? Read the full lepidozamia peroffskyana care guide — light, water, soil and feeding.
Lepidozamia Peroffskyana problems — FAQ
Why is my lepidozamia peroffskyana trunk and root rot?
From cold, soggy soil. Plant in free-draining mix and reduce watering sharply in winter.
Why is my lepidozamia peroffskyana scale insects?
Armoured scale colonises trunk scales and fronds. Inspect regularly and treat with horticultural oil.
Why is my lepidozamia peroffskyana sparse, drawn crown?
Too little light thins the foliage. Move to brighter light to tighten the crown.
Why is my lepidozamia peroffskyana yellowing fronds?
Often magnesium or manganese deficiency. Use a complete fertiliser with trace elements.