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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    April 10, 2011
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    You can go ahead and cut off the brown fronds, but only those as they do not grow back. Do not cut the green ones.

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    Nikki on
    April 11, 2011
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    Sago palms do not like to be disturbed so any transplanting needs to be done with great care. Mature palms can be transplanted in early spring or late fall. Be sure to relocate the plant in adequate growing conditions--full sun, well-draining soil, etc. Include as much of the root system as possible when digging up and moving it. You may also want to consider trimming the plant back to prevent transplant shock. Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/learn-how-to-avoid-and-repair-transplant-shock-in-plants.htm

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    jasonlseward on
    April 11, 2011
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    Move it while it's dormant, take as much root system as possible. Stake it well in it's new home, it's going to be slow to root back out. Tie the fronds up and insulate the whole thing the first winter, depending on what zone you're in, if you're in Florida, don't worry about the insulation.

    If you're not a landscaper, hire this move out, it's going to suck.

    Jason
    10+ years landscaping

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    Nikki on
    April 12, 2011
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    You will need to remove the yellow and brown fronds, but only those, as they will not come back. Do not remove green fronds. These articles will helpyou as well:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/how-to-tell-if-a-plant-is-dead-and-how-to-recover-an-almost-dead-plant.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/tips-for-saving-cold-damaged-plants.htm

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    Nikki on
    April 13, 2011
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    The soil may have to much phosphorus, which is preventing it from taking up enough iron, which causes the yellow leaves. I would test the soil and fix the nutrient balance based on what the test suggests.

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    Nikki on
    April 13, 2011
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    You will need to remove the dead growth (yellow and brown fronds), but only those, as they will not come back. Do not remove green growth. These articles will help you as well:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/how-to-tell-if-a-plant-is-dead-and-how-to-recover-an-almost-dead-plant.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/tips-for-saving-cold-damaged-plants.htm

    It is hard to say how well they will grow back. Sago palms do not deal well with lost fronds, but they have been known to recover fine. It will take it some time to recover, if it does at all.

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    Nikki on
    April 14, 2011
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    It is likely a fungus. There are several that can create those yellow spots. Treat the plant with a fungicide. I like neem oil myself as it treats both fungus and pests and is safe for people and pests. This article has more information on it: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm

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