This makes them relatives of mussels, clams, squids, and octopuses. Slugs and snails can become a pest. They like to feed on dead and decaying plant material but will also eat on tender seedlings, flowers, vegetables and some shrubs. Baits are the general recommendation for snail and slug control but most are not labeled to use in a vegetable garden. Read label directions prior to purchasing a product to know how and where it can be applied.
Zinc deficiencies occur on several types of palm trees.
The first symptoms may just be interveinal yellowing of the leaves. As the deficiency becomes severe, new leaves will be much smaller, and they'll take on a crinkled or wavy appearance. Apply zinc sulfate either directly to the soil, or in a foliar spray. Native plants are becoming more popular with landscapers and homeowners alike. While you might be tempted to just pull off the road and take a plant, that's not a good idea.