Sago Palms

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  1. Jan 21, 2004 #1
    Johna

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    Anyone know how to propagate Sago Palms? I have a good supply and they are entirely too expensive at the nursery.
    Thanks,
    Johna
     
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  3. Jan 22, 2004 #2
    BeckyW

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    You might check the Sunset Western Garden Book. I think it tells how to propogate sago palms as well as other culture guidelines.
    BW
     
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  5. Jan 22, 2004 #3
    moopups

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    Look at the stem bases, there are marble size seed there, at the top of the brown fuzzy base. Another way is to dig gently around the roots for a root knot, transplant the knot. I am putting in 2 wash tubs of seed this spring here.
     
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  7. Jan 22, 2004 #5
    Johna

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    Thnaks guys... am heading to check out the palm link.
    One last question...when I find the marble sized seed at the stem base, do I keep the stem attached and plant the entire thing, or dig the seed out for planting?
    Thanks again,
    Johna
     
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