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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    January 14, 2011
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    I am sorry to hear about your plants. This article may help you with getting them to recover: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/tips-for-saving-cold-damaged-plants.htm

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    AnnsGreeneHaus on
    April 1, 2013
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    This article might help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/sago-palm/prune-sago-palm.htm

    This link takes you to a forum on your question: http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/palms/msg0222061726951.html

    I've never divided a cycad. When I divide any plant, I use either a sharp knife or saw. This sounds harsh, but actually does less damage than trying to wiggle them apart.

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    shelley on
    March 30, 2015
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    You mentioned watering schedules and fertilizer, but what kind of lighting is it in most of the day? Cardboard palms thrive in moderate to bright light.

    Also, what type of fertilizer did you use? You should fertilize with a slow release palm food or a diluted household plant food once monthly during the growing season

    Lastly, is it possible the cardboard palm is root bound? That would stress the plant and cause erratic growth and problems. I'd take a look at the roots and see if something's amiss. You might give it a new pot with fresh potting soil and add some extra perlite to facilitate drainage.

    For more information on cardboard palms, please visit the following link:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/cardboard-palm-plants/growing-cardboard-palms.htm

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    Frank223 on
    May 6, 2021
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    Thank you for the answer, Shelley! Exactly, then I added a new soil as much as possible and used Palmgain fertilizer, it was helpful. And also as said above it often depends on right fertilizer.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    October 30, 2015
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    No you should not try to separate the plant in this manner. I believe your referring to the male and female cones that have formed.

    Propagation by seed is the best way to grow more plants.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/cardboard-palm-plants/growing-cardboard-palms.htm

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  • Answered by
    Alisma on
    September 20, 2016
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    The cardboard plant, botanical name Zamia furfuracea, is a member of the cycad order, an ancient order in the plant kingdom. It is related to sago palms. The cone that you see in the center is the seedpod of the plant. Like most cycads, it looks something like a pine cone.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/cardboard-palm-plants/growing-cardboard-palms.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 16, 2017
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    This article will refresh you on the care needed.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/cardboard-palm-plants/growing-cardboard-palms.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 30, 2017
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    A late winter rejuvenation pruning is often needed to remove dead or declining leaves and to reshape the plants. Out of bounds shoots can be removed during warmer months.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/cardboard-palm-plants/growing-cardboard-palms.htm

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