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- Q.Sago Freeze Damage - Houston recently had a hard freeze, which lasted several hours. My sago is very large and almost impossible to cover, ...
- Q.Need Help With Fungus On Sago Palms - Currently using a fish oil emulsion, which is somewhat effective, but I continually spray every two/three weeks to keep this ...
- Q.Frozen Sago Palm - The recent freezing weather in south Mississippi has made the top half of my six foot sago palm turn brown. ...
- Q.Pruning Frost Damaged Sago Fronds - We live in Zone 9, north of San Antonio, TX. Our sagos suffered much frost damage, 17 degrees. Can we ...
- Q.Sago Palm In Pot Outside - How should I care for my sago palm after the freeze we have had in Dallas, Texas. It has yellowed ...
- Q.Sago Palm Freeze Damage - We live in the Texas hill country and have several sago palms (Cycads). They really got frozen back this year. ...
- Q.Sago Palm Care - My Sagos have been adversely affected by the 30 degree weather that we experienced over several days here in Louisiana. ...
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January 18, 2011Q.Sago Freeze Damage
Houston recently had a hard freeze, which lasted several hours. My sago is very large and almost impossible to cover, and many of the upper fronds have now turned yellow. Is there anything I can do or are those fronds dead?
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Nikki on
January 19, 2011
Certified ExpertA.This article may help you with getting them to recover: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/tips-for-saving-cold-damaged-plants.htm
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- Asked by
cully on
January 19, 2011Q.Need Help With Fungus on Sago Palms
Currently using a fish oil emulsion, which is somewhat effective, but I continually spray every two/three weeks to keep this under control. I'm in Sarasota, FL.
- Answered by
Heather on
January 20, 2011
Certified ExpertA.Try neem oil. I love neem oil in my garden. It works well as a fungicide and an insecticide and it is organic and safe for people, pets and beneficial insects. It should also be more lasting as it works from within the plant and will not be washed away by rain and weather. This article explains more:
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January 20, 2011Q.Frozen Sago Palm
The recent freezing weather in south Mississippi has made the top half of my six foot sago palm turn brown. Should I prune the top (damaged part) and leave the bottom layers that are still green? This beautiful plant is about 15 years old and I do not want to cause more harm to it.
- Answered by
Nikki on
January 20, 2011
Certified ExpertA.Cold damage is a common occurrence with these plants, but oftentimes they can recover fine. This article should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/tips-for-saving-cold-damaged-plants.htm
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January 21, 2011Q.Pruning Frost Damaged Sago Fronds
We live in Zone 9, north of San Antonio, TX. Our sagos suffered much frost damage, 17 degrees. Can we save them by pruning, or are they out of their comfort zone and in need of being replaced with something else?
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Heather on
January 22, 2011
Certified ExpertA.I am sorry to hear about your plant. This cold has damaged many plants this year. You will need to remove the yellow and brown fronds this spring but only those as they will not come back. Just use sharp shears to do so. Do not remove green parts of fronds. 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.htmIt 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.
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Anonymous on
January 24, 2011Q.Sago Palm in Pot Outside
How should I care for my sago palm after the freeze we have had in Dallas, Texas. It has yellowed (in spite of fact that I covered it during the bad spell).
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Nikki on
January 25, 2011
Certified ExpertA.I am sorry to hear about your plant. These articles should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/tips-for-saving-cold-damaged-plants.htm
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Anonymous on
January 25, 2011Q.Sago Palm Freeze Damage
We live in the Texas hill country and have several sago palms (Cycads). They really got frozen back this year. While most of the fronds are yellow, there is some green deep inside the plant. Can they be saved or will we have to replace them?
- Answered by
Nikki on
January 26, 2011
Certified ExpertA.I am sorry to hear about your plants. If the stems are alive, they have a chance of recovering. These articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/tips-for-saving-cold-damaged-plants.htm
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Anonymous on
January 26, 2011Q.Sago Palm Care
My Sagos have been adversely affected by the 30 degree weather that we experienced over several days here in Louisiana. The top fronds are turning yellow and even browning. What do you suggest that I do as they are highly visible in my landscaping at front entrance of the house? I want them to look their best. Someone suggested that I trim the entire plant back to the center pod, but I am being cautious at present.
- Answered by
Nikki on
January 27, 2011
Certified ExpertA.I am sorry to hear about your plants. I would hold off for now with trimming and wait until spring. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/tips-for-saving-cold-damaged-plants.htm
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