I have several sago palms in my yard. In early spring, I noticed white spots covering the trunk and then on to the leaves/fronds. I had read somewhere that coffee grounds would fix this problem. I tried that, trimmed the palm and saw improvement in the problem. Then in mid summer, I lost one of the sagos, undetermined cause. Now, the white spots are appearing on the same sago as well as other sagos in my yard, even the small ones I had potted for future use. I certainly don't drink enough coffee to fix this. What do I do to salvage may sagos, two of them are 9 years old, the others younger.
It could be scale or mealybugs. I would treat the plants with neem oil. This is organic and safe for people and pets and very effective on these pests. These articles will help you:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/palms/sticky-palm-tree-leaves-treatment-for-palm-scale.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/mealybugs-white-residue-on-plants-leaves.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
How can one transplant an established (adult) sago palm without harming it? My sago palm is now to close to my pool enclosure and I would like to move it before it gets any larger, or the ground too hard.
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 a similar area, under the same or similar 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
What is the best way to winterize a sago palm in a pot? It's done well outside all summer and I know it's not freeze proof. We live in south Arkansas so winters can get below freezing for quite some time.
Since it's in a pot, it would probably be a good idea to bring the plant indoors for overwintering. If this is not an option, then you might want to consider wrapping the plant or mulching over it. You should also place it near the home or an unattached garage for additional protection but make sure it's in a location where it will not get wet.
I have 2 large very healthy sagos on each side of my front walk, each approx. 6' across. Is it possible to trim the sagos from the top as they have gotten very tall? If possible to trim, please give me the directions.
This article may offer some help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/sago-palm/prune-sago-palm.htm
I have a very large Sago Palm. It is about 10 yrs old and planted in the front of my home. I notice that there is a very large yellow bulb in the middle of it. I have pruned them many times and cut the very bottom of the tree leaves when the middle starts blooming up. But this one does not show any life to it. So what am I suppose to do, looks dead.
Your palm is flowering. This site can help with information: http://www.rhapisgardens.com/sagos/sagoseed.htm
We have sago palms in pots that are 4 to 5 years old. When we transplanted to larger pots about 2 years ago, we noticed the roots were 'coiled' and quite long. After putting them in larger pots to allow for more growth, they seemed to do very well. This year they have not grown as in the past, and I suspect the roots have continued to coil and they are probably root bound and packed. Can you cut the root to allow for more growth in pots?
It is possible the roots are still coiling. This can happen. You can cut them, but first try "teasing" them. This is basically roughing them up a little (like you might a little kid's hair) to get them out of the circular path. If this does not do it, then cut. The reason I am hesitant to suggest the cutting off the bat is that it may leave too little roots to support the current size of the plant, so those should be used as a last resort.
We live in southern Georgia and have a sago palm that is approximately 6 feet tall, and obscuring our view. I would like to cut it back a couple of feet. Is this possible? Can you cut it back at the stalk? All the leaves but the top 2 feet have been removed.
It is generally not recommended that you prune sago palms for height, as this will most likely kill the plant. For your situation though, you may want to consider stripping the lower fronds so that they do not block the line of sight. If you have not read it, here is an article on pruning sago palms: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/sago-palm/prune-sago-palm.htm