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What should I do if I water my Sago palm too much or too little?
For outdoor plants, especially newly planted plants or plant seedlings, they can be prone to lack of watering. Remember that you need to keep watering enough for a few months when the tree is small or just planted. This is because once the roots are established, Sago palm can rely on rain most of the time. When your Sago palm is planted in pots, overwatering is often more likely to.When you accidentally overwater your Sago palm, you should be prepared to remedy the situation immediately. First, you should stop watering your plant right away to minimize the effect of your overwatering. After, you should consider removing your Sago palm from its pot to inspect its roots. If you find that none of the roots have developed root rot, it may be permissible to return your plant to its container. If you do discover signs of root rot, then you should trim away any roots that have been affected. You may also want to apply a fungicide to prevent further damage. Lastly, you should repot your Sago palm in soil that is well-draining. In the case of an underwatered Sago palm, simply water this plant more frequently. Underwatering is often an easy fix. If you underwater, the plant's leaves will tend to droop and dry out and fall off, and the leaves will quickly return to fullness after sufficient watering. Please correct your watering frequency as soon as underwatering occurs.
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Sago palm
Sago palm
A species of Cycas, also known as Japanese sago palm, Sotetsu
Botanical name: Cycas revoluta
Genus: Cycas
Description
Description
The sago palm is said to be a source of sago, a starch and carbohydrate source eaten in certain countries. Great care must be taken, however, because sago palm is poisonous that could cause vomiting, diarrhea and headache, etc. These palm-like plants are more often kept for their decorative value. But make sure that your pet is away from this plant, which could be fatal to pets if consumed.
Garden Use
Garden Use
If you have been looking to add an ancient, tropical atmosphere to your garden or home, then the sago palm is the perfect tree for you. The sago palm is a slow grower, but with patience and minimal care, it will reward you with beautiful palm-like lavish green fronds. Although they look similar to palm trees, don't confuse the two - the sago palm is probably over 200 million years older than palms., The sago palm requires lots of light, regular watering, occasional feeding, and good drainage. It can be grown both indoors and outdoors - just bring it inside to overwinter if the temperatures in your garden drop below -9 ℃.
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