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Sago Palm care requirements
water
Allow soil to dry between waterings; water deeply when top inch is dry; overwatering is the primary cause of failure
soil
Very well-draining soil mix with sand, perlite, and cactus mix; poor drainage leads to root rot
light
Bright, indirect light; tolerates some direct morning sun; needs at least 6 hours of bright light daily
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Sago Palm
- fiber_manual_recordCircular brown or black spots
- fiber_manual_recordYellow halos around spots
- fiber_manual_recordPremature defoliation
help
Common causes in Sago Palm
Multiple fungal and bacterial pathogens. Favoured by wet foliage and warm temperatures.
healing
How to treat leaf spot in Sago Palm
Remove affected leaves. Apply appropriate fungicide or bactericide.
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Preventing leaf spot in Sago Palm
Water at soil level. Improve air circulation. Practise crop rotation.