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- Q.Cycad - My Cycad what appears to be a fungal under the leaves, what do I do about this. Thank You.
- Q.My Young Cycad Has Put Out Two Very Long New Leaves But I Think The Leaflets Are Too Far Apart. What Might Be The Cause? - My cycad is growing indoors with LOTS of natural light. I water it sparingly with a weak fish emulsion ...
- Q.Cycad Palm - Hi mitchell Smith here, I have a couple of cycad palms in my front garden and they have reach the ...
- Q.Should L Remove The Pod Off My Cycad - it seems to be breaking with the weight
- Q.My Cycad Has Moths Which Have Eaten The Leaves. - Can you recommend a spray? Also, if I cut off the eaten fronds, will they grow again?
- Q.Cycad Butterfly Infestation - We have a certain butterfly that lays eggs on the new cycad leaves and after that the leaves wither away. ...
- Q.How Do I Deal With My Cycads That Are Producing Many Offspring Around The Base - they are outdoors in a garden in spain valencia
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November 24, 2018Q.Cycad
My Cycad what appears to be a fungal under the leaves, what do I do about this. Thank You.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
November 24, 2018A.There are many different plant oils that can take care of this, including garlic oil, clove oil, rosemary oil, and many others. This collection of articles will give you many examples of ways to correct this issue: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/
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- Asked by
WendyBarnes on
January 5, 2019
Melbourne AustraliaQ.My young cycad has put out two very long new leaves but I think the leaflets are too far apart. What might be the cause?
My cycad is growing indoors with LOTS of natural light. I water it sparingly with a weak fish emulsion mix. I am worried it has grown too fast or hasn’t had the right fertiliser.
Answered by
BushDoctor on
January 6, 2019
Certified ExpertA.This is always a response to not quite enough light. Try moving this to a little brighter of a location. The growth pattern will return to normal shortly after.
This article will give you more information on the care of these: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/cycads/growing-cycad-plants.htm
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Anonymous on
January 5, 2019Q.cycad palm
Hi mitchell Smith here, I have a couple of cycad palms in my front garden and they have reach the desireable height that i want for them. is there any eay to stop them growing any taller?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
January 6, 2019A.I do not recommend pruning them, as this may destroy the plant. There is, however, a natural growth hormone from the brassica plant family, called brassinolide. This is a non toxic substance that when sprayed can help regulate a plants growth, keeping it from stretching so tall.
This article will give you more information on cycads: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/cycads/growing-cycad-plants.htm
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colleen.clay on
April 26, 2019
mudgeeraba qldQ.should l remove the pod off my cycad
it seems to be breaking with the weight
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 26, 2019A.Do you mean the flower?
This article will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/sago-palm/sago-palm-flower-removal.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
January 12, 2020Q.My cycad has moths which have eaten the leaves.
Can you recommend a spray? Also, if I cut off the eaten fronds, will they grow again?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
January 14, 2020
Certified ExpertA.You should not cut off any growth. They will self clean when it is finished bringing nutrients back into the main trunk. Cutting off anything from this plant can further exacerbate the problem. The only thing that will protect them here will be heavier insecticides or systemics. Systemic pesticides remain inside the plant. This will protect them for longer periods of time. In time, they can recover, but they will never recover back to before the damage.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/cycads/growing-cycad-plants.htm
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Anonymous on
March 3, 2020Q.Cycad butterfly infestation
We have a certain butterfly that lays eggs on the new cycad leaves and after that the leaves wither away. I have photos of the butterfly and eggs. How can I keep the butterflies away from the new leaves.
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GKH_Susan on
March 3, 2020
Certified ExpertA.If you actually see caterpillars eating the leaves, you can use Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt), which you can find in garden centers or big box stores.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/prevent-caterpillars.htm
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September 5, 2020Q.How Do I Deal With My Cycads That Are Producing Many Offspring Around The Base
they are outdoors in a garden in spain valencia
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
September 7, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Unfortunately, your photo did not come through.
Healthy Cycads will produce a few pups, but too many might signify a health issue with the plant. In order to know the best way forward, you must find out if there is an issue with the tree or not.
Here is an article that will help you to know what care this tree requires:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/cycads/growing-cycad-plants.htm
If you would like to transplant a pup, this article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/sago-palm/splitting-sago-palm-plant.htm
This article will offer more useful information:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/sago-palm/multi-headed-sagos.htm
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