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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    March 18, 2011
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    Cycads cannot take the winter temperatures in zone 6. It needs to come indoors for the winter. The yellow leaves will not turn green again but the plant may grow new leaves if the stem/trunk is not dead. This article will help you determine if the plant is still alive:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/how-to-tell-if-a-plant-is-dead-and-how-to-recover-an-almost-dead-plant.htm

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    Nikki on
    November 13, 2011
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    Use a balanced, standard slow-release fertilizer on them.

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    Nikki on
    December 15, 2014
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    This could be attributed to a number of factors having to do with overall care. Here is an article or two that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/sago-palm/how-to-care-for-sago-palms.htm

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/cycads/growing-cycad-plants.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    September 4, 2015
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    Drop the seeds into a bucket of water overnight. The seeds that are floating are likely not viable.
    Plant only the seeds at the bottom of the bucket.
    Fill 4 inch plastic pots with half peat moss and half perlite. Lay the seed on the soil surface with the rounded end is parallel with the surface.
    Push the seed into the soil so it is 2/3 of the way below the surface. Water the pot until the water drains out.
    Maintain a constant moisture but not soggy.
    Keep in a bright and sheltered area and maintain temperatures between 70 and 90 degrees F.
    You should start to see signs of germination in 2 to 3 months.
    Another 2 years in the shade and they are generally ready to go to the ground in the fall of their 2nd year.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/cycads/growing-cycad-plants.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/sago-palm/sago-palms-flower.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    October 20, 2015
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    Yellowing leaves can indicate a few things; disease, insects and in this case likely a watering issue.

    To much or to little.

    These plants need to have well draining, moist soil but will die of root rot if they sit in soggy soil.

    Here is a link to refresh you on the care requirements.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/cycads/growing-cycad-plants.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    November 18, 2015
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    I would treat the plants with Neem Oil.
    Then follow the optimum care information in the article below.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/cycads/growing-cycad-plants.htm

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