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Will this Sago Palm come back?

15 years ago

The palm was quite alive with many leaves not long ago. It now appears to be in a downward spiral, with the upper leaves turning yellow. It is 40-50 years old I imagine. Has it run it's course, or is there hope for a revival. There is another palm budding at the base. I know that root rot can be a culprit, but I refrain from over-watering.

Thank anyone for a suggestion.

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chadec7a
15 years ago
Someone may be able to help if you give some more information. Like the size of the plant, is it in the ground or potted? If it's in the ground what zone are you in? If its potted what type of light is it getting? I know I have keep mine in unheated rooms and they did the same as yours. They always came back. What killed mine was scale which looks like a white powder over the plant.
mike-jaramillo
15 years ago
Sagos not a palm its a cycad. They are very tough plants. Do you have a picture ? If there is no rot they will usually bounce back. If they loose there leaves with warmth light and water they will eventually start growing again.
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