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thadanel on
October 18, 2016
Pretoria South AfricaQ.Cycads
When the cycads give new leaves on the young plants, normally this time of the year in South Africa, do I need to cut all the old leaves off? My wife does this because she feels the stem will grow faster, but I feel the old leaves need to protect the new leaves.
Answered by
Alisma on
October 18, 2016
Certified ExpertA.You are correct that the plant still needs the old leaves. Old leaves that are still green are providing energy for the plant and helping it grow, and the plant will be healthiest if the old leaves are left on. The new leaves of cycads sometimes appear to grow very slowly, but this is normal and not a concern.
Any leaves that are completely dead and brown can be cut off.
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Anonymous on
November 18, 2016Q.Cycad
I have two plants, one I've had a few years and the other a few months. My problem is with the new one. It has something growing on it. They range in color from almost clear to black lumps on the needles. The lighter the color the smaller the lump. I haven't found any on the older plant.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
November 18, 2016A.This appears to be a Scale infestation.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/control-plant-scale.htm
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jlhealy on
January 6, 2017
Kamloops, British Columbia, CanadaQ.cycad
I have long fronds growing out of the center of my cycad. They don't look like leaves and are now turning brown and curling on the ends. In reading about the other palm plants on your site, I see that the palms on the patio have very similar looking shoots growing out the center. What are these and do I leave them alone?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
January 8, 2017A.It sounds like you are describing a flowering event on your plant.
Here is a link with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/sago-palm/sago-palms-flower.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
January 31, 2017Q.Cycad palm
I have a cycad palm. I purchased it and found it had bugs. Treated that, but in the meantime, the palms started to turn yellow and fall off. I still have the bottom part of the plant. Can I get that to grow and, if so, how? I have kept watering it in the hopes of it coming back.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
January 31, 2017A.If the base is firm, it is likely still alive and could recover.
Reduce the watering and only water when the the soil is dry.
Here is a link to refresh you on the care requirements.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/sago-palm/how-to-care-for-sago-palms.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Malcolm Wickson on
February 9, 2017
Wondai Qld. 4606Q.Cycads
We have a lovely cycad growing in a raised bed on our front lawn, and this year it has 3 large shoots attached to the main trunk, plus it has just had a massive creamy coloured flower in the centre, and now coming out of that is 22 new very healthy fronds, and the old ones are starting to go yellow. Can I remove the shoots and place them in pots with potting mix for transplanting? And would it be ok to remove the old fronds, as this would make the plant look so much nicer? I await you reply. Regards, Malcolm.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
February 9, 2017A.Sounds like you have 3 pups, and yes you can remove them and propagate them.
Here is a link with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/sago-palm/prune-sago-palm.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/sago-palm/splitting-sago-palm-plant.htm
This article will tell you about your 'flower'.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/sago-palm/sago-palms-flower.htm
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robpal.1 on
March 25, 2017Q.cycad
Can you help us? Our cycad has gone yellow. Thank you.
- Answered by
Liz Baessler on
March 27, 2017
Certified ExpertA.Yellowing in any plant can be a sign of a few problems, including too much or too little water. If the cycad has just turned yellow without any change in environment, the most likely cause is nutrient deficiency.
This article should tell you everything you need to know:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/sago-palm/sago-leaves-turning-yellow.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
clade12345 on
May 27, 2017
River Ridge, LA, 70123, Zone 9bQ.How much of the caudex should I bury: Cycas Micholitzii, Zamia Pygmaea, Zamia Fischeri
Good Afternoon, My name is Charles, I'm an experienced gardener from New Orleans. I've collected rare and exotic tropicals for years, but recently my horticulture buddy got me hooked on Cycads. Over the last couple months I've done plenty of research on how to culture Cycads, but for some species I've had a tough time finding information. I'm still unsure how much of the caudex I should bury for some? I guess my second question is: do arid species vs more tropical species prefer their caudex at different depths? I have a Cycad Mitcholitzii and a Z Fischeri which I believe like to stay fairly moist, and three Z Pygmaea which like to dry out(trying to find info on them is a nightmare). Also, the pygmaeas are seedlings, not sure if that is a factor. I would greatly appreciate any advise Thank you, Charles
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 29, 2017A.These articles will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/cycads/growing-cycad-plants.htm
http://www.abc.net.au/gardening/stories/s744544.htm
http://www.botanicwonders.com/GrowingCycads.htmlWas this answer useful?00
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