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Q.Is It Okay To Remove The Yellow Fronds On My Sago Palm?

Zone Saint Louis | Anonymous added on January 2, 2022 | Answered

There are 3 yellow fronds and 3 healthy looking fronds. It is a houseplant. What’s the best way to remove the yellow fronds?

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GKH_Susan
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Answered on January 3, 2022

It is best not to remove the yellow fronds as they are still obtaining nutrients for the plant. Find out why your plant has yellow leaves and treat accordingly. Often it is a nutritional deficiency. You can prune out dead, brown fronds and I'm including an article that addresses how to prune.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/sago-palm/prune-sago-palm.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/sago-palm/sago-leaves-turning-yellow.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/sago-palm/fertilizing-sago-palms.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/sago-palm/manganese-deficiency-in-sagos.htm

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

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