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Q.How Do You Get A Small One Leaf baby Sago Palm Plant That Just Sprouted From Mother Plant To Survive?

Zone Rainbow Tx 76077 | Anonymous added on December 14, 2025 | Answered

About the first of November I repotted my Sago palms and one had a one leaf baby attached to a baby bulb with one root about 1 1/2 inch root! I put it in new miracle gro potting soil mixed with lots of coco fiber. Now the leaves has several dead or brown parts of the leaves. I need advice quick!! Thank you for your time and efforts.

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GKH_Susan
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Answered on December 18, 2025

When removed, pups should first be allowed to callous over for a few days. Then keep slightly moist in potting soil. Do not overwater. Keep it in bright but indirect light. To help it develop more roots, you can cover the plant and container with a plastic bag. Open it every few days to let air circulate.

These articles should help:

https://anrcatalog.ucanr.edu/pdf/8039.pdf

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/sago-palm/how-to-care-for-sago-palms.htm

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