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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    September 1, 2018
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    restoring the health of these is a careful process. Cutting the leaves will not force new growth. In fact, they are likely to sprout new growth if you leave those on.

    If you can include photos, I can assist you in restoring these to health, but if you are uncertain of your expertise... These can be a bit sensitive to "extra" care, and too much care can kill them.

    This article will help in the meantime: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/sago-palm/sago-leaves-turning-yellow.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    October 17, 2018
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    This is a very common reason for the death of a sago. There is some hope, but not from the existing tree. Once all or almost all fronds are damaged, the tree will start its slow decay to death. Those cones that you see are likely pollen sacs. This is the plants last ditch effort to keep its genetics around. If there is a female cycad nearby, then you may get seeds, but on its own your palm will not reproduce.

    There is hope however... Sometimes, they will sprout a replacement palm next to the original. This will take over for the dead tree. However, if it has been a year with no sign of the next palm to come up, then your plant may be giving up.

    This article will give you more information on the care of these: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/sago-palm/sago-palm-outdoor-care.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    October 29, 2018
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    You can, but just be on the lookout for mold or pest issues. This can be a problem here as these aren't normally bound in that fashion. As long as you let it loose occasionally, then I see no problem Here.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    November 2, 2018
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    This could be an infestation of Scale pests.
    This article will help you.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/sago-palm/sago-palm-pests-and-disease.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    November 12, 2018
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    This article will help you trouble shoot the lack of frond growth.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/sago-palm/sago-palm-not-growing-leaves.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    November 24, 2018
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    I do not recommend pruning these, actually. This can cause more damage than it is worth. I advise, first, finding out what is the underlying cause for the problem. If you are not seeing any signs of deficiency then you can continue to let them grow, and they can outgrow this funny looking stage. The most common deficiency of these would be a manganese deficiency, so if you suspect that this is the problem, then this article will give you more information on correcting this: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/sago-palm/prune-sago-palm.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    November 23, 2018
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    It sounds like you have the idea down. This article will give you the rest of the information that you need: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/sago-palm/splitting-sago-palm-plant.htm

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