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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    May 4, 2011
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    Yes, you can cut out the old yellow or brown growth, as this will not grow back. Do not cut any of the green growth.

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    Nikki on
    May 5, 2011
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    These articles should be helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/scgen/cactus-landscaping.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/sago-palm/how-to-care-for-sago-palms.htm

    The sago is an extremely hardy plant and can withstand many conditions, including drought and brief periods of freezes and cold snaps. It’s well suited to both indoor and outdoor environments, can tolerate transplanting, and acclimates well to new environments. This plant is extremely hardy and can survive temperatures ranging from 15-110 degrees F, with special care taken in extreme situations. As tolerant a plant as the sago palm is, sudden extremes in temperature, whether too hot or too cold, can damage the plant—so keep this in mind when you’re placing it in the cactus garden. In fact, you may want to consider growing it in a container where you’ll be able to move it around as needed. The sago palm should be outdoors in partial shade (with three or more hours of sunlight a day) and protected from the wind. Move your palm inside in the fall (before the first frost) and return it outdoors in the spring.

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    May 8, 2011
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    Nikki on
    May 11, 2011
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    It will likely only grow new fronds from the top. If this is not the look that you would like, it would be best to replace it.

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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    May 16, 2011
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    You can trim one off, but it will likely be lopsided after this.

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  • Answered by
    chickens on
    May 17, 2011
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    Thank you Heather, It would actually be best to have my sago palm lopsided, because it was planted in a tight space, too close to a fence. It was there when I moved in. I believe I will trim the back head off and let the front head grow and it will be great for the place it is in. Do Sagos get two heads very often? I have lived here 8 years and have 5 large Sagos and this has never happened before.

    New question: If you cut the bloom off, would it hurt the sago palm and would it keep pups from forming? My goal would be to keep pups from developing.

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    May 14, 2011
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    This article should help with the whiteflies: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/control-whiteflies-on-houseplants.htm

    Additionally, you can treat the plant with neem oil. Here is more info: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm

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