I have a Sago palm that is about 8 years old. I moved it into a lower light area and it grew super long fronds that are triple the size of the older fronds. Should I remove these long fronds and move the plant to a well lit area? How do I trim them if that's what they need?
I would leave the fronds, but would definitely move it to a better lit area. They get leggy like that when they do not have enough light.
I just purchased a Sago Palm that has new growth. I would like to know if I should wait to transplant to a new pot or can I transplant it now, and if so, what kind of soil should I use? Regular potting soil or cactus type soil?
Newly planted (or young) sagos should only be transplanted during early spring in well-drained, sandy soil (that for cactus should be sufficient).
I have three potted sago palms all about 6-10 years old. This year they were hit hard with a Texas Hill Country freeze. One of the sagos has produced leaves from the mother plant. The other two only seem to be producing leaves from under the dirt, which I assume are from pups. How do the remove pups, and what happens to the mother plant. Will it eventually produce its own leaves again?
This will explain what to do with the pups and care of the sagos:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/sago-palm/prune-sago-palm.htm
I live in the high desert of southern Ca. My Sago is in a pot on the patio. It's about 3-1/2' in circumfrence and there is browning/yellowing on some of the leaves. The others are fine, good dark green in color. I am thinking of putting it on the front lawn, which is all white rock and filled in w/river rocks and local large rocks from the high desert, which is very effective. It will be in direct sunlight and we do have temps of high 90's. It is a healthy plant as far as I can see. Any suggestions?
I do not see any real probelms with doing this as long as you are able to ensure that the plant does not dry out during hot weather. It will also require adequate drainage to keep the root from rotting. Here is more information on growing these plants: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/sago-palm/how-to-care-for-sago-palms.htm
Is it ok to put tea bags or coffee grounds on plants if they're in pots? Such as hibiscus, crape myrtles, ivy, sago palms, etc.
Yes, it is ok to do this. They can add organic material to the soil, which is helpful. With coffee grounds, some people worry that it may affect the acidity of the soil, but after the grounds are brewed, most of the acidic compounds have been washed out so it generally does not cause any problems.
I WAS TRANS PLANTING THE PALM AND IT FELL OVER AND BROKE ALL THE FROUNDS OFF IT SORT OF HAS A INDENT IN TO THE BASE OF THE TOP OF THE TREE
The original palm may likely die. It will usually send up replacement pups at some point, though. Look for these at the base as the plant dies off. Here is an article that will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/sago-palm/prune-sago-palm.htm
I accidentally fertilized my sago potted plant with orchid fertilizer. My fonds started turning yellow, so I added Epsom salt, confusing magnese with magnesium. I now have the proper fertilizer, diluted correctly, I hope. My question is this: Do I fertilize with the liguid, (a slow release 3-4 month type) as I would water it, I.e. thoroughly? And would I then thoroughly water it? Or should I just fertilize? Also, should I do that from the top of soil or from the drip tray to be absorbed from the bottom? Thank you so much for any help you can give me regarding my baby.
Unfortunately, it could have already caused too much damage. The first thing that you will want to do is to find lab grade citric acid. (It isn't expensive, and you can find it anywhere online) Mix a few tablespoons into a gallon of water, and water the whole thing through the plants soil area. Then water with pure water (tap is fine) and after that you may fertilize with the correct fertilizer.
Make sure that you take the drip tray off so that there will be no standing water. They will quickly rot if you leave any extra water. You may top feed and water as usual.
Indoor Sago Palms grow very slowly and use very little nutrients. I suggest that you skip the fertilizer altogether. If you are getting yellowed fronds it is probably due to inadequate light or improper watering.