What's eating my chamaedorea microspadix?

Chamaedorea microspadix, the hardy bamboo palm kept indoors, is primarily troubled by spider mites in dry conditions and mealybugs in leaf sheaths. Scale insects appear on stems, and fungus gnats breed in overwatered compost. Keep humidity high and inspect regularly, as early intervention prevents rapid colony buildup.

Fine webbing on leaf undersides, pale stippling across fronds turning yellow-bronze Mist foliage and raise humidity; wipe leaves with insecticidal soap solution; predatory mites (Phytoseiulus persimilis) for persistent infestations

White waxy fluff in leaf axils and along stems; sticky honeydew and sooty mould Dab colonies with isopropyl alcohol on a cotton swab; spray neem oil; repeat weekly for a month

Small brown or cream bumps on stems; weakened fronds, sticky leaf surfaces Scrape off manually; apply horticultural oil or systemic insecticide; isolate affected plant