How do I plant large pups (4-5′ tall) that have no roots that were cut from a large mature sago?

Question

We have been keeping the huge pups in water for a week and want to get them in the ground. Do I need to use something like root tone before putting them in the amended mixture of potting soil/sand/peat moss? We have very rocky, alkaline soil her in the Texas hill country.

Answer 1

It is best to twist and pull from the parent plant, as cutting will almost always create a wound that will not heal properly. These can take quite a while to root, and they need drier conditions to root.

This article will help you to get these rooted: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/sago-palm/splitting-sago-palm-plant.htm