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- Q.Have Perfect Sago Seeds To Give Away. 2nd Blooming In 23 Years. Last Time 92 Perfect.No Floaters - If you want to take a stab at growing Sago Palms, here's your chance. Yours for the asking
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- Q.Isn’t The Sago Palm Highly Toxic? - In your article on cold tolerant indoors plants, wish you had mentioned TWO things-first these are plants that are COOL ...
- Q.Sago Palm “Y” Shaped Tree - We have a mature sago palm tree that has an "arm". Can it be sawed off without killing the main ...
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- Q.Sago Palm - I'm in zone8a at the moment. Just wondering what I should do about these yellow leaves on my Sago? It's ...
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September 10, 2022
Sun Lakes AZLshanny 85248Q.Have Perfect Sago Seeds To Give Away. 2nd Blooming In 23 Years. Last Time 92 Perfect.No Floaters
If you want to take a stab at growing Sago Palms, here's your chance. Yours for the asking
Answered by
BushDoctor on
September 12, 2022
Certified ExpertA.Unfortunately, we do not allow seed trades, here. I would try your local farmers' markets, or other local gatherings.
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
July 26, 2023Q.How Do I Know If My Sago Palm Is Dead Or Alive?
I moved to a different spot in my yard and I don't know if it is shocked or dead?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
July 27, 2023
Certified ExpertA.Did it have fronds before it was moved? Sago palms don't like being moved. Here are tips below to tell if a tree is dying. Lack of leaves is one. If it was recently purchased, I suggest contacting the seller.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/sago-palm/sago-palm-not-growing-leaves.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/sago-palm/transplanting-sago-palms.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/sago-palm/sago-palm-rot-diseases.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/sago-palm/soil-for-sago-palms.htm
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Bonnie Pega on
January 28, 2024
23236Q.Isn’t The Sago Palm Highly Toxic?
In your article on cold tolerant indoors plants, wish you had mentioned TWO things-first these are plants that are COOL tolerant--not COLD--and secondly, the sago palm is highly toxic and can hurt/kill children, dogs, and cats....
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
January 28, 2024
Certified ExpertA.Yes, the Sago is toxic to pets, and I will pass this along to our editors.
As for cool versus cold- Unfortunately, that may be a relative term! Somebody in the tropics may consider 30F cold, where as some in northern areas will consider 30 to be very mild. I will be best to refer to the exact temperature which will be labeled along side of the reference.
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Anonymous on
March 15, 2024Q.Sago Palm “Y” Shaped Tree
We have a mature sago palm tree that has an "arm". Can it be sawed off without killing the main trunk?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
March 15, 2024
Certified ExpertA.It looks like it needs to get a bit healthier before attempting any pruning, however, it is not recommended to remove multiple heads. They can't heal over. These articles should help with its needs:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/sago-palm/prune-sago-palm.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/sago-palm/fertilizing-sago-palms.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/sago-palm/sago-palm-not-growing-leaves.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/sago-palm/multi-headed-sagos.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/sago-palm/how-to-care-for-sago-palms.htm
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arubadream on
May 21, 2024
89052Q.My Sago Has A Totally New Growth This Year.
I am unsure of what my Sago has grown in the center this year. I have never seen this!
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
May 21, 2024
Certified ExpertA.These are female flowers! A male sago would have a more elongated spire. This will happen every three years or so, given the proper circumstances.
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Wease48 on
August 9, 2024
Zone 5 NHQ.Sago Palm
I'm in zone8a at the moment. Just wondering what I should do about these yellow leaves on my Sago? It's in a pot in the ground.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
August 9, 2024
Certified ExpertA.This has two likely causes. I do notice wet soil, there. Both plants that I see are very drought resistant and will appreciate dry conditions.
The other possibility is that it has a potassium deficiency. I don't see that indication with your snake plants, though. Test for nutrient deficiencies and provide perfect conditions for it, and any new growth will start to come out green again. Just don't expect the old fronds to recover.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/sago-palm/sago-leaves-turning-yellow.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/sago-palm/how-to-care-for-sago-palms.htm
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September 22, 2024Q.New Fronds That Never Develop!
My Sego palm (indoor plant) periodically sprouts a long stem from the base. I assume it's a new frond, but it never develops. It just turns brown, and then I trim it off. What am I doing wrong?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
September 23, 2024
Certified ExpertA.Since it is so stretched, it could be a low light issue. Are you feeding it monthly? That could be an issue, too. Also be sure the soil is well draining and you are letting it dry between waterings. These cultural tips should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/sago-palm/fertilizing-sago-palms.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/sago-palm/sago-palm-watering.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/sago-palm/manganese-deficiency-in-sagos.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/sago-palm/how-to-care-for-sago-palms.htm
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