Sago Palm Twisting

Discussion in 'Outdoor Tropicals' started by Eric La Fountaine, Jun 29, 2005.

  1. Eric La Fountaine

    Eric La Fountaine Contributor Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    The following was sent to us via email:

    My sago palms are all twisting in all directions.(the new growth only)help.
     
  2. Your sago is twisting because you are not keeping it always oriented in the same direction. Mark your pot with an N for north and always keep it oriented to the north, wherever else you may move it in the house or even outside (for the summer only).
     
  3. Carol Ja

    Carol Ja Active Member 10 Years

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    I picked out this article from PACSOF www.plantapalm.com
    a great web site for palms and cycads down towards the bottom of the article it talks about curling (quoted), I'm wondering if this is what your refering to. hope it helps
    Carol Ja

    Water, the Third Variable by Tom Broome

     
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