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I have several sagos in my yard. We live in Houston. They are large and mature and always have grown well. BUT one of them now has a big ball in the center and it appears to be undeveloped leaves. The rest of the plant is turning yellow and is not healthy looking. Should I cut out the ball in the center? The plant is about 4 1/2 ft. tall and the ball in the center is a bit smaller than a basketball- about the size of a soccer ball.
Answered by: Nikki - Certified GKH Gardening Expert
I have a sago and it had a big brown dome in the center and some new blooms came out of it. There are some red bulbs attached to the dome that opened up for the new bloom. I have several of these plants but none have ever had this type of center. My question is, what is the dome on this sago?
Answered by: Nikki - Certified GKH Gardening Expert
This is the reproductive organ of the sago. Cone-shaped protrusions are normally male while females have a more cabbage-like appearance. Here is more information: http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/indoor/sago-palms-flower.htm
My female sago palm has a cone for the first time and I want to know if I have to remove it or will it come loose on its own. After it comes off, will I then get new fronds? Thanks.
Answered by: Heather - Certified GKH Gardening Expert
This article will help you with dealing with your flower:
http://www.rhapisgardens.com/sagos/sagoseed.htm
If it is not pollinated, it will fade and the plant will resume normal growth.
My sago has white things (about 1 mm, less than 1/16 in. that look like dashes – - – - ) covering the leaves, bottom and top, and in some areas on the stems of leaves. In some places they are mixed in with tan/brown material, forming a covering that is so complete you cannot see the green leaf stem unless you brush it off with your finger. Is this your typical scale that needs to be treated with an oil? Should all the leaves be cut off, including baby ones coming out of the ground (which also have these white line things)?
Answered by: Nikki - Certified GKH Gardening Expert
It does sound like it is scale. Treat the leaves and leave them on the tree. While they may look unsightly until new leaves grow in, the plant needs them to help it remain healthy and to produce energy while it is growing new leaves. This article will help you with the scale: http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/problems/sticky-palm-tree-leaves-treatment-for-palm-scale.htm
A new spring small Sago has turned yellow. After reading the articles available, I know it is a nutrient deficiency and possibly I let it get too dry in the summer. It is in the clay 4-inch pot that it came in. I’d like to know a good fertilizer and soil for the transplanting. It will be in the house.
Answered by: Nikki - Certified GKH Gardening Expert
Fertilizing with a slow-release, balanced tropical fertilizer with micro-elements will usually suffice.
I have sago that grew a long bright yellow, soft cone in the center. I broke it off. A couple months later new spears stated growing two separate sets of new shoots in center. Is this normal?
Answered by: Nikki - Certified GKH Gardening Expert
Yes, this is normal. This is generally where the reporductive organs are located–males will produce cone-shaped growths, while females look more like cabbages. Cutting them off will not affect the plants.
I would like some information on how to stop my sago palm tree from growing.
Answered by: Nikki - Certified GKH Gardening Expert
While you can’t really prevent it from growing, you can prune it back to keep its growth under control. Here is an article that you may find helpful: http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/exotic/prune-sago-palm.htm
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It sounds like it may be flowering. This website can help you with information on that: http://www.rhapisgardens.com/sagos/sagoseed.htm
Do not cut it out, it will damage the plant.