Sago palm

Question

A huge ball has grown in the middle and the fronds are turning yellow. Should I cut off fronds?

Answer 1

There are several reasons for yellowing fronds on a sago palm, overwatering being the most common. As for the huge ball, it sounds as if your sago is trying to bloom, which is quite rare and exciting!

Here are a couple of articles you might find helpful:

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

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