This causes a deficiency of nutrients and causes the leaves to become yellow. Keep yellowing leaves intact. If I were to cut it off below the "y," would it take off with one branch or would it die? But it also depends on the location of your sago palm, if it is in full sun, its needs may be more important. We have 4 sago at my front entrance and for the past 20 years have never done one thing to any of them. Thanks for the info. Have fun with your sago palm. Sherry Venegas (author) from La Verne, CA on December 07, 2019: Very early spring is the best time. Can it be rescued? It took a good fifteen years for me to see that fact. But had we not recognized the seriousness of the situation, she would surely be dead. It sounds like a major undertaking with your newly acquired plant. Cover the top and the pot of the plant to ward off excess water. In two to three years you will finally see a plant suitable for potting. Spray your Sago Palm leaves, top and bottom, and all parts of the plant with the neem oil. My sago is in a pot, not in the ground. I have dug up dead looking pups and found good roots on the underside. The most common nutrient deficiency that your sago palm can face is manganese deficiency. Another fungus called Ganoderma zonatum is commonly found to degrade the trunks of Sago palms. This brown fungus attacks the bark when ample moisture is present. I don't even know if they grow where I live. in the soil. If growing outside as part of a tropical planting scheme, provide full protection in winter as temperatures below -5 will damage the leaves. Sherry Venegas (author) from La Verne, CA on January 19, 2018: Frank, did you see the comment I posted yesterday? https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/sago-palm, https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/sago-palm. The branching effect can be very attractive in a landscape situation. This fungus can be washed off the sago's leaves with a steady stream of water on each spot. It should sprout again in the spring. Be attentive of the pups that will sprout even from the stump here in the front. But when in doubt, rip it out, is the best policy." We plant any that are bigger than 2-3 inches. You must wear safety glasses and protective clothing for big trimming jobs. In the cooler months, reduce watering to around once a month. Additional notes: Sagos are very slow growing evergreen plants that grow well in full sun, but can also be maintained as a house plant in a sunny spot. Now all of the sago frawns are 100% brown. Use 1/2 cup of fertilizer per gallon of water to get started. Long gloves, a branch lopper and trenching shovel are the tools I use. We do not have that problem in southern CA. Sherry Venegas (author) from La Verne, CA on February 17, 2020: More sun. The pups around the bottom are not large and I just trim off the green shoots. Answer: I have never used fertilizer. In the winter, let it dry out between waterings and reduce the amount of water you apply. Wear gloves before fetching the pups from the palm, as Sago is toxic. Question: When do I trim back my sago palm to keep it from growing too tall? But this process takes longer and is often ineffective. Now as Im lmao I may reconsider the 5 I was planning and try just 2. Sago palm, Cycas revoluta, is not a palm at all but a cycad. My German Shepherd is at our local Florida Animal Hospital on an IV. Sherry Venegas (author) from La Verne, CA on March 17, 2018: My understanding is that the pups are clones of the parent plant, so should be the same sex. Its been on my porch in the summer and would get a little afternoon sun. The partial shade and the moister air in Florida.It is good that you trimmed it. Once or more trimming of all the debris left after pruning off the old fronds every year may be increased to twice if needed. Get rid of the weeds around the sago palms to prevent insects that carry spores get into the sago palm. 3) Placing them in Cold Temperatures Cold weather hampers your sago palms from uptaking nutrients from the soil. The thing to do, now that summer is over, is to observe next summer's watering. I trimmed it and last year was finally able to control the fungus. They were surprised because most dogs know to stay away from them. But If you have old ones it is definately a love - hate relationship as has been said. Also, take care to prevent mulching around the base of the plant. Sherry Venegas (author) from La Verne, CA on July 06, 2018: Gary, thank you for your sago plam story. I am wondering how I can increase the leaf size. I have recently purchased and planted a 3 sago in a large ceramic pot. Using long-handled loppers can make this process a little easier. Stay with one or maybe two plants so you don't get overwhelmed. We put a miniature sago out in front yardcabout 5 months ago here in So. Any hope in straightening out this leaning Bentinckia condapanna away from my walkway and saving it from my wifes wrath? Perform a soil test where sago palms are planted to determine deficient nutrients (usually magnesium) then dissolve a magnesium-rich supplement such as Epsom salt in water. Jobe's Palm Tree Fertilizer Spikes 10-5-10 Best Fertilizer Spikes Check Price Pros Mess-free design is perfect for indoor sago palms After the plant decides to stop producing seeds the fronds will start in the center. I don't know how to upload picture otherwise i would. The leaves and old wood is just too sharp for uncovered skin or hands. Water thoroughly. Once the palm is infected, it becomes impossible to treat it. You have mentioned dogs in your home where they usually keep away, but this Sago Palm was inside her home not in the garden, so more chance of dog getting to sniff plant and knock it over. I looked up this particular plant, as when I was on FACEBOOK and reading that this aperson had got this plant indoors and it obviously was not that big. 1 Step 1 - Plant Palm Tree. I spent about an hour on a female which is easier of control. Sago palms enjoy bright, indirect light. The frost could burn and dry up the sago palm at the tip of the branches if it does not have these tall hard leaves protecting it. Display as a link instead, I know it's not dead because it's ready to cone. Answer: The hot summer sun is too much for most sagos in pots, especially, the young plants that are under two feet. I have palms close to the fence, and they will lean away. Another reason why Sago Palm leaves may turn brown is due to nutrient deficiencies. You need to dig a large hole for the root ball. Answer: The plant's energy is invested in the cones. Sterilize the tools with an alcohol- or bleach-based solution before use. First, make sure to plant sago palms in well-drained soil. Ensure the top layer of soil has dried out before watering. You can leave the seeds in place as a "petticoat". Upload or insert images from URL. Cover the seeds with a sand-based seed starting mix and place them in a warm spot. Seems you have a love hate relationship with sago's!! My sago in Southern California has not flushed which seems late in the season. The main trunk is only 3ft in height. About 50% will sprout roots. It is a life long decision and a permanent one. Question: My Sago is young. Needless to say, all the fronds turned brown and had to be cut off this spring. In dry climates, however, sagos need moderate watering. For planting sago palm pups, fill the pots with soil and water them thoroughly. Excellent resource my dear. Cold weather hampers your sago palms from uptaking nutrients from the soil. Sherry Venegas (author) from La Verne, CA on July 04, 2017: I would discourage that habit because there may not be poison but needle sharp objects are not good. Cal. Answer: My three sagos are not flushing new fronds, either. The pulp of the tree must be processed in such a way as to remove the toxins. The freezing temperature can cause yellowing in this way and the only remedy is to make the plants survive the harsh weather. The fruit of the sago palm is a black, spherical drupe. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. The Arena Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers to this website may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. I would plant another if I had the room. The seeds of Sago Palm cannot be sown directly. I just put them on a drip irrigation system - hopefully they don't grow too large." The babies are no better. Their fronds bush out in a radial pattern, growing to between 3 and 6 feet long. The big draw back is the extra work a bigger plant like that will be to maintain. Fill a pot partially with well-draining soil. Both males and females produce pups. Answer: Make sure the sago is not getting regular water from a sprinkling system. I will bring it back in in the winter. Try setting all the pups. Answer: Areas outside Zones 8-10 generally get too much frost for sago palms. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. It was a week in care of veterans and then allowed home with a drip through its nose and had to be done every 12 hours. One theory is that the leaves curl to protect the plant from strong winds. When seeds emerge on your queen sago, let the next year's crop of leaves push the seeds under. Sherry Venegas (author) from La Verne, CA on July 19, 2017: I agree that children should not play near this plant, as well as pets. I have reason #11 Why not plant a Sago Palm. USDA hardiness zones are 9 and 10 for our sago palms. Let it dry out before watering again. As I think about what went on I feel guilty but I am now rewarded. See what happens this spring. Question: Is there a limit as to how large the pups of a Sago Palm can be safely removed from the mother Cycad? Sherry Venegas (author) from La Verne, CA on August 03, 2020: Everything is very slow with sagos. I am glad. However, they are particularly my favorite in landscaping palms. Sometimes the soil may naturally be deficient in manganese or the sago palm may lack proper fertilization to cause such problems. By the way, sagos are actually edible and are the main staple in the diet of many pacific islanders. I think they are elegant and beautiful. How do I to start the pruning process to get rid of this tangled mess ? The first symptoms of the disease include yellowing of leaves which then gradually affect the leaves and cause them to curl. Sherry Venegas (author), "I just discovered I have a male plant. One spring it took me two days to get the pups off. The giveaway sign is when the yellowing starts as spots and streaks, then all the foliage turns yellow. Keep the soil consistently moist in the spring and summer. You can apply manganese sulfate powder to the soil two to three times annually to correct the problem. plant. Is this normal? Never thought about it again. I have not been able to find anyone on the internet to say what I should do about it. It looks like that of coconut however is a lot sturdier. Once it set leaves in winter with low light and short days , the leaves where fabulously large . She put this on Facebook to say she NEVER KNEW THIS WAS A POISONA'S plant and would never have purchased it had she known. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Nor do I know of any pets that have died doing the same, although I'm sure someone will write in with a tragic fluffy story, I doubt it's a pandemic issue. There is some chance that a pup will take root. Drink the brewed water twice a day, cup each. If the new plant comes from a sprouted seed, its sex cannot be determined until it is revealed at maturity. Because they grow slowly, sago palms only need repotting every three years or so. If possible move it. Temperature: Average room temperatures of 65F (16C) 75F (24C) are suitable and no lower than 55F (12.7C). The plant is too readily available. I also lived in San Diego through the worst drought times in the last ten years. Will I be harming the plant if I remove the whole top portion? Looks beautiful. It grows on the south side of the house. However, they are susceptible to certain diseases and need extra care to stay healthy. So you can get any potential damage out of the way of the roots. Due to the continued nights of frozen temperatures over the last several weeks ,the spears on the entire Sago Palm are brown and appear dead. Work around and toward the center, leaving one row of spears at the crown. I think the humidity in Florida is one reason, but also have you made sure sparklers are not watering on the trunks, foliage and the center of the flushes? Dont pour the alcohol over the entire plant; just use it to clean off the infected parts. Cycas Revoluta, or sago palm is, in my mind one of the most striking and easy to grow members of the plant world. Im from England and so is the people who have lost there dog. In Texas we use a chain saw to trim sages works great. They also like humidity, supplemented by misting them regularly with clean water from a spray bottle. Another sign of root rot is an oozing, black sore or stain on the trunk. I would not have one where children will play. Think Sacramento 90's +. I enjoy my sago as a house plant. Actually hoping to plant a few more around our yard! I received it as a potted plant when it was quite small. Had several big dogs in fenced in yards, I don't think they're very interested in them so no problems with poisoning. Once your male plant is established and has a thick two- to three-foot trunk, you will see the branching effect. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Neighbor did ten years before I moved here and it takes hours of cutting every spring/summer. Question: I have new growth this year on my outdoor sago palm tree and the leaves are pale and some of the tips are browning. It's best to fertilize right before a rain shower, which helps distribute the plant food. If not, tap the sides of the pot to help loosen the root ball. A sandy soil that's somewhat rich in organic matter and slightly acidic to neutral soil pH is ideal. I honestly think our three plants are enough. It's my understanding that roots exposed to air such as in a transplant will die and need to regrow. This plant was grown from a pup. Adjust the water depending on how hot it is. I have seen how someone used a chain saw to shave them all off. Full sun is the key and not too much water. This can easily result in the death of your sago palm so its best to control the disease even when minor signs start to appear. Every Spring I cut off the lower branches and enjoy the new fronds popping up from the center. Both males and females produce "pups", or sucker plants, around the base of the trunk. Can i cut some of them completely off at this point without harming the collective? Canary Island Date Palm: This palm is a good choice for those who want an instant impact, as it can grow up to 60 feet tall! There are pups halfway up the 4 trunks though. Its approximately three feet tall. The already established birch is in front of a bay window and it is nice in the summer to have the filtered sun playing in the living room." Choose a pot with ample drainage holes for container plantings. Like many other starches such as corn or potato starch, it is used in cooking and baking as a thickener. Question: Can a sago palm rot from the top and if so, can it be saved? If you put it inground the first year will be time to acclimate. We did water our sorry looking lawn a little and the birch in our sink faired okay. After reading this article I am more understanding. The plants grow slowly and that is probably why a 5 gallon specimen may seem a bit expensive at the nursery. Sago palms don't have serious issues with pests or diseases. I have never had to deep-water mine and rely only on our natural rain cycle for water, but then my sago is growing right next to our lawn. Move the location so it does not get direct afternoon sun and let dry out between watering. Another method is to use neem pesticide oil. Trimming is done on the sides of the trunks and at the base of the trunk to keep pups from overgrowing. But Darold's method is way better because you get to retain all the leaves. Males (kings) reach a height and width of 8 feet. Hum? Ideas, work mom sayings, phrases, names & taglines with picture examples. Their common name implies they are a palm when, in fact, they are more closely related to gymnosperms or plants that produce exposed seeds, such as pine trees and Ginkgo. Sherry Venegas (author) from La Verne, CA on June 22, 2020: If the plant is in a pot place it in partial sun. Look for roots developing in the first year. It will get a couple of male cones that grow as tall as a toddler, and the females get bulbs the size large cabbage. The best fertilizer for sago palm is one that is high in nitrogen and low in phosphorus. Seeing white spots on it can be a cause for concern, but you need to study those spots to determine what kind they are, so you see if they're a problem or not. I have about a hundred or so I'm taking care of and it's so exciting to watch them sprout. Maybe they have different growing habits in the southeast states. An emergent vet visit, 3 days in the hospital, a $2000 bill, and the heartbreak of not knowing whether our little pup would survive was all very painful. It has 9 original fronds. James, Your older plant may need repotting. It took 3hrs to remove the smaller one by digging around the root base 15-20cm away from the trunk using a mattock. It was, as I have learned on this site, a "crown". Sago palms are a favorite food of indigenous islanders in Indonesia, but the detox process is very lengthy and the plant is very toxic without it. The seeds contain toxins, so wear gloves when handling them. A magnesium deficiency will show up as yellow bands along the leaf, but will leave the central leaf a healthy shade of green. One of the heads on the male plant and the only head on the female appear dead with rotten tops with holes. Kathleen Miller is a highly-regarded Master Gardener and Horticulturist who shares her knowledge of sustainable living, organic gardening, farming, and landscape design. It is very large. The Spruce uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. It has a highly thick stem and fills in clusters. They look like palm roots, all spreading out from the center in a big mass or ball. I wish Sago Palms had a warning label so pet owners would not EVER plant these!! 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