The practice of trimming the sago is controversial in plant circles. The male does get a cone shaped crown once a year that elongates as it matures over a few months." I put it in and out of sun, making sure it grows up straight, and we're all happy about it. Canary Island date palm is a good feather palm choice. While it's true sago's are poisonus to pets, I also know that pets rarely tackle well spiked and armoured plants. Also, always wear gloves when working closely with these plants and wash your hands thoroughly afterward. Why and what should I do? Early spring is best if you plan on replanting them. So I'm going to start cutting. Sherry Venegas (author) from La Verne, CA on April 27, 2014: @julieannbrady: First ask him why and second ask if he is going to move them. Use the shovel to pop off the smaller pups. I live in SE Missouri.they wont stand the winter here.so I garage them when frost ( hard frost) start. Bigger pups at the bottom may need some cutting next to the truck with a hack saw. However, they are particularly my favorite in landscaping palms. If you think you might be watering your plant too much, cut back on the amount of water you give each week. Have fun with your sago palm. Answer: With the branching you describe here, it is likely you have a male sago palm. All my other male sagos bloomed normally in early summer. I hope it is a male. Any climate that gets at least 9 inches of rain a year will sustain a sago. Clueless. I took them off and thought it was a goner. Joseph Boggs, "Give your sago spouts as gifts!" It is looking very stately. I personally think they look great in my front yard. Find partial shade and let it dry out before watering again. I love them, especially with these beautiful golden cones. We love them! wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. Answer: The plant's energy is invested in the cones. I am afraid I will lose it and it is quite large. You can harvest the entire flower with a knife or just pull out the walnut sized seeds. Sherry Venegas (author) from La Verne, CA on December 31, 2019: I have not moved a sago that large, but if you wait longer the trunk will only get heavier. Poor young guy. Apply a strong spray of water and/or insecticidal soap to wash these sago palm pests away and/or kill them. Although our summers feel that way, freezes in 1983, 1989, 2011 and most recently in 2021 should finally dispel that myth. 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. But when in doubt, rip it out. Your experience is why I offer advice on not planting a sago. It has continued to grow upward ever since. Yes, they're prickly and I've gotten stung by them on a few occasions, but I'm going all succulent combined with existing palms in the front yard since all the other vegetation died off. The tree owner will probably be happy to part with the sucker for free, especially if you offer to help separate the pup from the mature tree! Since they need little water or care they are great in dish gardens along with succulents or cactus. Keep in mind that removing healthy fronds from the trunk can weaken your sago. We put a miniature sago out in front yardcabout 5 months ago here in So. Trimming is done on the sides of the trunks and at the base of the trunk to keep pups from overgrowing. Does it need a bigger pot? Takes the frost, maybe two weeks out of the year. All that said, well maintained sagos look great. So glad to find this writeup. We dont do anything and they are gorgeous.
I found your article. Question: How come the pups I harvested near the beginning of 2019 are not showing any new growth? The crown is the seed head of the female version of the sago. There, the members will host a cultivated plant sale followed by a garden party featuring live music, plein air artists and food trucks. They said it wouldn't grow in upstate S.C. but i have had ten years and i am 20 miles from Hogback Mountain. That would be up to you. We plant any that are bigger than 2-3 inches. Here's how to propagate and tend your plant for years of green enjoyment. Love to see them, though. The heat and sun is too much even with water. They are incredibly beautiful and reign supreme in Houston, but can be vicious if you are not fully armored to deal with them. Thanks for the info. I now have a crown with no fronds. I love the way my Sago/s have grown with that wild natural look, but I wouldn't suggest placing any other plants around it; unless you want to know whats it's like to be stabbed repeatedly and with out mercy. Give the plant water once a week if you are not getting this year's rain in your area. Adjust the water depending on how hot it is. After next years new fronds grow fully in knock off the seeds and leaves of the seed head that gets pushed under the new fronds. I have a question, after how long will sago pups will give offsets as well? If the cause is due to pests or diseases, appropriate treatment should be applied. I have both males & females.
Our neighbor planted a bigger one in their front yard. How do you know if your cycas pups are still alive? Sherry Venegas (author) from La Verne, CA on June 04, 2019: Putting it outside for the spring, summer, and early fall would be ok. To rewire a vintage table lamp, you will need a screwdriver, pliers, maybe a wire clipper, and a good online source for lamp parts.
The tree was neglected for a number of years, and now it has trunks or three crowns on the top and numerous sprouts at the bottom. Use a brand new potting mixture for your palm tree. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc.\n<\/p>
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\u00a9 2023 wikiHow, Inc. All rights reserved. Thanks for the great article. I just put them on a drip irrigation system - hopefully they don't grow too large." Sherry Venegas (author) from La Verne, CA on February 27, 2017: Do not give up on it.
Can I chop mine down to 2' or will I kill the plant? We always sell out of the small foot high sagos we start from pups at yard sales. Later I cant reproduce this growth. Move the location so it does not get direct afternoon sun and let dry out between watering.
Our city will not take it for recycling. Leave this for 10-30 minutes. WebThe best way to deal with stem or root rot, regardless of the cause, is to remove the sago from the ground and treat its roots.
My potted sagos need protection from hot summer sun. Especially, if the ground stays below freezing for a couple of days. I took off all the fronds and was going to trash the entire palm. Try that for spring, right now, and see of you get a new flush of leaves on the main trunk. I'm envious of you folks with the multi crowned plants! If your cut is below the "y," you will probably get a ton of pups around the trunk. 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. I don't know how to upload picture otherwise i would. It is a very hard job because the area is still fresh and everything will have to be cut at the base. None of my dogs or cats bother it. WebThere are a number of natural remedies available if you want to grow the sago palm via organic means. 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. % of people told us that this article helped them. Go after pups first and see how it looks. Then to my surprise, a new head came up early Spring this year. I didn't know they were poisonous. Yes, the sagos are very poisonous. Sherry Venegas (author) from La Verne, CA on August 29, 2020: I have seen that. The second year during spring is when you will see new leaf growth. New flushes of leaves sprout every year and I trim the plant every year. Ours was planted in 1984. Try setting all the pups. Avoid hot hot sun since it has been an indoor. Randy the Noob, "Randy, by interior I thinking that you have leaves criss-crossing each other in the areas of the branching trucks. To encourage new growth next spring protect the damaged heads with a duck cloth loosely draped over the top at night when freeze returns. It's also a good idea to remove excess pups, or baby sago palms, that grow on or around the tree. It is good to hear that the garage/patio sago can live and survive for so many years. Sherry Venegas (author) from La Verne, CA on May 16, 2020: If you are having more rain than a normal spring, use a big plastic shopping bag cut at the ends to make a light weight tent. This can be done at the same time you do annual trimming or are pruning frost damage. It is an ornament, so to speak. anonymous, "You can leave it as long as you want. This is a really big job! The biggest differences between the male and female are the growing habits and size. I am of the opinion that removing all of them would not harm the original plant. Palms should be grown on tropical islands. I do water when we have a long dry spell and sprinkle a TINY bit of epson salts around it once a year. Second, I would like to limit the growth of the palm to 5-6 feet. Do it once a month so those pups do not get too big. The nurseries I have talked to say just to leave it alone. The cone shape in the center is pretty tall. She is still rumbustious and curious as pups are. Question: Can a sago palm rot from the top and if so, can it be saved? I can see how the final result will be stunning with all the now adult pups. If I were to cut it off below the "y," would it take off with one branch or would it die? So in transplanting you might as well "shave" them off with a really sharp shovel (the one you use to pop off the pups). Males (kings) reach a height and width of 8 feet. He ended up pulling out the tip of the sago palm which embedded itself in his hand. Once or more trimming of all the debris left after pruning off the old fronds every year may be increased to twice if needed. The extra growing energy was good for it. Learn about three different kinds, with care and propagation instructions. Let the soil dry out before watering again. My 6' high female Sega Palm is dropping the fronds around the top. Deborah Carr from Orange County, California on May 25, 2014: I don't have this type of palm, but I am glad you wrote this article so that I am not tempted to buy one! It will get bigger and bigger. It has been growing in the ground since then and is now 5 feet high. Answer: Is it in a pot? (COLD MICHIGAN!) Answer: Clear all dead material from the tops of heads you mention.
You can use a mixture of 1 part bleach, 9 parts water to sterilize the pot completely. Altogether, we have about 15 sagos in the front yard. I spent about an hour on a female which is easier of control. If you think that's work, takes a half to push mow areas of the yard the riding mower can't get to and that's much more than once a year. This article was co-authored by wikiHow Staff. Oh by the way sago seeds should be planted on their sides with the flatter side on top. Sagos do best in ground rather than a pot. Look for roots developing in the first year. Sagos need to grow well. Time will tell. As you mentioned five different dogs we have owned never showed the slightest interest in our male and female sagos.
Any suggestions? Nate, "Nate, You should be seeing new trushes in six months, maybe sooner. It is best to do this task when the pups first sprout at the base or along the trunk. Third, how deep the roots of the fully grown palm tree reach? The leaves and old wood is just too sharp for uncovered skin or hands. Just wanted to let you know the story. I removed pups as I went along & there were pups under the soil as well. It is a wait and see situation, but larger sago are very hardy. It was interesting all your reading on Sago Palm, but this persons story has touched me and wanted to let you in on this story. I think the exotic look is okay. Pull straight away from the container, and It is very large. They did blood work and X-rays, and their diagnosis was she somehow ingested Sago seeds which are poisonous to dogs. 1. We bought our very first sago Palm a few months ago and the tips of the leaves have gone yellow and some leaves have started to curl and look quite dry. Make sure to keep pets and small children away from them. Males (kings) reach a height and width of 8 feet. Be attentive of the pups that will sprout even from the stump here in the front. Other gradeners have mentioned scale on their plants in Florida. Every Spring I cut off the lower branches and enjoy the new fronds popping up from the center. Do we dare backfill that much trunk? But If you have old ones it is definately a love - hate relationship as has been said. I have a pet Shorkie and I would be heartbroken. Am I watering too much or too little? WebTo fix curled sago palm leaves, it is important to identify the cause of the curling. I went to Home Depot and they have 20 Sago Palms. They have grown beautifully. Question: My sago is starting to turn brown. Sherry Venegas (author) from La Verne, CA on July 22, 2018: If your neighbor chopped the plant short in the middle of the trunk area I think all the plant will do is sprout pups.
Now, I am not so sure I want to take them! Answer: Sagos are trees that grow like palms and there is no way to control the height of growing sagos.
Is this a Japanese Sago? When new leaves unfurl and old leaves with scale have been removed, you love 'em. I have six sago palms that I want removed Im looking for someone should wants them and remove them from my yard and repair my yard in exchange for the palms. I enjoy my sago trimmed and kept slim. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. No pests. I have never had an issue with growing sago palms. Sherry Venegas (author) from La Verne, CA on April 12, 2019: Keeping the pups in check when they just sprout and lopping off the last years frond/ spears should keep them looking nice. Infected by plant disease Your plant could be dying because its infected with some form of plant or fungal disease. Answer: Potted sagos do not do well in midday hot sun during the summer. Since you have a good set of sagos, I would not worry. The inside layer of the seed is toxic. I am thinking about buying few of them to plant them around my house and between my house and the swimming pool with sea water, I am planning to build. Here are ways to fix a sago palm thats turning yellow: 1. If so, make sure it is not crowded among other pots and flowers. Rain, sun, and heat will impact the plant differently every year. You should see new sprouts of leaves in the center. If the cause is due to environmental factors, such as low humidity or extreme temperatures, adjusting the growing conditions can help. And folks please don't spread what you hear on TV as fact. The pups around the bottom are not large and I just trim off the green shoots. I would not substitute the mix for what they suggest. Next summer find partial shade so the new fronds do not get cooked. Scale is airborne so keep all your sagos sprayed even if they don't show scale. It sounds like a major undertaking with your newly acquired plant. Male crown of the sago palm: This is growing on the crown a few weeks after the branch cutting I did above. Mulching and an overnight blanket would only work if freezing is just an occasional event for the whole winter. Use a long-handled branch trimmer. Leave the cones on till they are dried, then break them off. Invest as many as 3 or 4 years for a plant to get, at the least, a trunk of a foot high. I wanted to get rid of it until I noticed the cones coming out. Seems you have a love hate relationship with sago's!! You can leave the seeds in place as a "petticoat". I took a side-ways bloom and head out of a grass lawn when I was changing to all Xersicaping. The starch of the trunk is a staple food for many Pacific Islanders, but the pulp is carefully processed to remove toxins. The spears looks so delicate when new. Keeping it out of sprinklers. Sherry Venegas (author), "One of the main reasons that you might not want this plant is that it can be very toxic (for anyone who decided to eat it: dogs, kids etc). Is my plant doomed?
Cycas Revoluta, or sago palm is, in my mind one of the most striking and easy to grow members of the plant world. Our 7 1/2 ft sago is quite happy. I would give it ground protection, such as, mulch or wood chips. It takes 5-7 years for pups to mature and reveal their sex. If I cut the cones and flowers off at this time (end of May), will it put off some new fronds at the top? Every year, you must chop off the pups to avoid a tangled mess at the base of your plant. The next year, their plant disappeared. If the spears are dead cut them off and cover the trunk with duck cloth at night when it is going to freeze. I have a 15+ yr old sago in ground partially under shade of oak tree in central Florida. Here, they are low maintenance as compared to annuals and pups are plentiful, so share them :)"BetsyofTexas, "I cut all the branches off of my male sage palm, probably a mistake. Answer: Trim off dried scales and leaves and cover the roots gently with a thin layer of soil. In Okinawa I see them everywhere. It was planted 60 days ago. That option is for those who have experience handling such equipment. Put it in shade for now. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc.
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\u00a9 2023 wikiHow, Inc. All rights reserved. They had a very large sago palm near where they were playing and my son must have brushed against the tree. Both males and females produce "pups", or sucker plants, around the base of the trunk. Sherry Venegas (author) from La Verne, CA on September 23, 2018: John, I would tackle a cluster of sagos like you describe here. richard wayne butler on December 05, 2019: our sago palm is just a baby now; we have kept it in the house and it is starting to sprout; it looked so pitiful at lowes; not kept up at all; want to plant it out in the yard; i guess we need to do that in the spring or when is ok? Can I cut them off and when? I just moved it to a bigger pot. Question: When do I trim back my sago palm to keep it from growing too tall? Answer: Sagos are trees that grow like palms and there is no way to control the height of growing sagos. The one pictured on this page is now seven feet tall because each year new growth is added to the top. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. Maybe not till spring even. If getting rid of the seed pods, cut away all the left over thorny parts and leave a well-trimmed sago if that's to your liking. When it is big enough, the male will start to branch out or grow new crowns. The garden became overgrown they were covered up with debris went through several winters the pot cracked from around them they were still alive I put them in a new pot a few years later after I knew more I planted them in the ground understand completely and totally neglected for 15 years not even in the ground. This photo shows the white scars of pup removal and some remaining pups. In Texas we use a chain saw to trim sages works great. I think they are dangerous. My mother has watched birds eat and break open the seeds on this plant near her front window, but I would advise keeping animals and children away. My sago is in a pot, not in the ground. All tip submissions are carefully reviewed before being published. Apply to the soil to fix the deficiency and help sago palms grow green again. WebAll about the Sago palm! I've just recently helped a home owner remove a 1-1.5m tall 10yr old cycad sago palm. The partial shade and the moister air in Florida.It is good that you trimmed it. Question: How much sun do Sago Palms need? I have about a hundred or so I'm taking care of and it's so exciting to watch them sprout. Generally, landscapers no longer desire mature specimens as stock. If the plant is no longer good for your landscape design there will be a problem getting rid of it. I feel this should be the #1 most important reason.
Beware of the indoor plant and young dogs or any dog that likes to chew on things around the house. Gulia, "They take several years to grow large and flower. 2. So for actual facts ( good and bad) I'd suggest the rhapisgardens website. Also that it being poison could potentially kill a human if they dont know this. If fighting scale is a part of sago maintainance in your area, be ready for a lot of extra work. Cover the top and the pot of the plant to ward off excess water. They are a pain to maintain ..we LOVE the plant. I would backfill a few inches over a period of a couple of years. Learn more Sago palms are pretty plants that will add a tropical vibe to any landscape, or even inside your home. What are we doing wrong? I managed to trim the outside part, but the interiors are a bit trickier to get to. Answer: No, your sago is fine, even though, it may look funny at this point. I water once a day. Uncover for sun during the day. I was talking with Nelson over at the gym where I work out daily. Start cutting off the spears from underneath the spears at the bottom. You have an experimental situation.
WebHere are the main causes of dying sago palms and remedies that may help with the plants revival. The best way to get a sago palm, either to plant in the ground or to grow in a pot, is to find someone who has a mature tree and ask them for a pup.
what I thought was a new thrush of branches. Some how her lovely dog got to the Sago without her knowing and it was rushed to the vets fighting for its life. Don't ever plant Bamboo! Answer: Make sure the sago is not getting regular water from a sprinkling system.
(Sometimes this growth is called a "flush.") Trim all but the new growth and keep it sprayed! Are they worth anything?
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I saw it in the store and it looked so cute and rare (in fact I never saw the other one before in our area)..But after I got home and did research on it, I wasn't very pleased with search results: each inch of the plant is poisonous! This spring you should a new batch, as well. Or if you want clip it clean, except for your high branch. If you have a natural sink in your yard a tree for shade, could be considered in the future, because this drought cycle will end sometime. Sherry Venegas (author) from La Verne, CA on June 12, 2017: The brown cones are probably from lack of water, but as this year's golden ones show there is no hurt to the plant. Not posioned so she must be part Indonesian? But when in doubt, rip it out, is the best policy." I would plant another if I had the room. If so, it was probably getting too much sun and not enough water. Sherry Venegas (author) from La Verne, CA on January 19, 2018: Frank, did you see the comment I posted yesterday? My poor puppy has been at the Vet ER hanging on to her life because she bit open a Sago Palm seed. Hi Sherry, I just bought a beach front house in Puerto Rico and I am planning to plant few palm trees. How quickly will the new branches grow back after the cones die off? wikiHow is where trusted research and expert knowledge come together. What would be the diameter of the palm with branches at that height? Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. I would then put it in the greenhouse for the winter. So why does this article advise on all the hard work to care for a Sago Palm? Like many other starches such as corn or potato starch, it is used in cooking and baking as a thickener. Be sure to read the other Q&As in this column for more info." {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/b\/bd\/Trim-a-Sago-Palm-Step-1.jpg\/v4-460px-Trim-a-Sago-Palm-Step-1.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/b\/bd\/Trim-a-Sago-Palm-Step-1.jpg\/aid10947869-v4-728px-Trim-a-Sago-Palm-Step-1.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"
\u00a9 2023 wikiHow, Inc. All rights reserved. Wow! Let it dry out between those spring waterings. 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. Will check for and remove pups. We planted a Sago palm last May, and I cut off the pup at the base. Learn tips for growing and propagating these striking yellow and green variegated plants. The big draw back is the extra work a bigger plant like that will be to maintain. Our trained team of editors and researchers validate articles for accuracy and comprehensiveness. The other sago palm I have has leaf spines already. Sit tight and see what happens next spring. Hi, I'm from Australia. In the 1980s, this plant started highlighting landscapes all over Southern California. After It'll grow straight up from this point on so if that's okay then just leave it. Everyone who comes to our home (in south Ga) always remark on them. It's my understanding that roots exposed to air such as in a transplant will die and need to regrow. It's hard to get to it because the branches below are hard to get to the center. Females (queens) grow to be 15 feet tall and 8 feet wide. Usually one flush is produced in the spring. I am thrilled! This year is a bit different for some reason. Question: Can a Sago Palm be planted in the ground in Zone 7's full sun? Question: I have a female sago and now has the bed of seeds with pollen and all. I wish you a wonderful day. Once your male plant is established and has a thick two- to three-foot trunk, you will see the branching effect. For now cut off the dried up fronds. Regular LED Lights vs. Grow Lights, Aloe Vera Plant Care: How to Help Your Plant Thrive, The Best Ways to Treat & Prevent Mold on Houseplants, https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/sago-palm/prune-sago-palm.htm, http://www.walterreeves.com/gardening-q-and-a/sago-palm-freeze-damage/, https://arborgate.com/blog/garden/what-is-that-on-my-sago-palm/. Question: We have a mature male sago with a 4' trunk. Some tips on how to acquire a pup plant for free. Plenty of drainage and letting the soil dry out between waterings should be your plan for next year. Water once a week and then give it more in the spring. The event will return from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 29. You must wear safety glasses and protective clothing for big trimming jobs. Should I cut it out? I have a large plant with five feet of clean trunk, and the pup in question already blooms (female), and has a head that is a foot in diameter. The plant is too readily available. No seeds in it. I really want to chop it all off because I have a son who has asthma and allergies. This image is not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. When I bought this house 6 yrs ago, sago had white flaky fungus all over it and it was neglected and overgrown. Answer: Getting the pups to root is very hard to do. Beautiful plant. Sherry Venegas (author) from La Verne, CA on February 14, 2019: You are welcome, Ana. What should I do with the red seeds that go on my Sago Palms? I think they are elegant and beautiful. Judy Specht from California"I have never grown them. The dioecious Sago palm is a male or female plant with two leaves. Hot midday sun will be too much for tender start-ups. Palms are pretty to look at, but high maintenance. We have five in the backyard & two in the front. The best way to get a sago palm, either to plant in the ground or to grow in a pot, is to find someone who has a mature tree and ask them for a pup. Ouch! We live in Central Florida, have had sagos at two houses we've owned. Most I see here in S. Nevada do well, but people, one does need to moisten their soil every day or two in summer (85 degrees-115degrees). This plant was grown from a pup. Sherry Venegas (author), "Our local TV station reported that this entire plant is poisonous; nurseries do not warn potential buyers of this information" Joyce Spanos, "I know sagos are poisonous, but most breeds of dogs stay away.
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