Sago (Cycas Revoluta) Has Dried Brown Frond Edges

Question

My sago (Cycas revoluta) has 3 inches of brown dried edges on every frond, even the new pup. It’s about 4′ high and quite old (transplanted from another town 2 yrs ago). It’s in the proper partial shade light. I have it on a drip and try not to over water. I don’t see bugs. What to do?

Answer 1

Browning is a stress-related issue. You will need to remove the brown fronds this spring, but only those, as they will not come back. These articles may help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/sago-palm/how-to-care-for-sago-palms.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/sago-palm/prune-sago-palm.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/what-causes-brown-edges-on-leaves-of-plant.htm