How do I save my sago palm (cycas revoluta)?
This partly depends on where you’re living, as Cycas revoluta can take some frosts, but prefer a milder climate. That said, there are UK growers who’ve got them outdoors, some provide some winter protection, and have been lucky in previous winters, where it’s been milder. The furthest north in England that I know them growing is near to Liverpool. As yours is indoors, I’m assuming that it hasn’t been frosted, but it may have had a chill. Sago palms can be a little sporadic – doing little for ages, then getting a mad growth spurt, before another period of what seems decline or dormancy. They do lose their leaves too from time to time, and winter is a hard period for them, as well as any other time when they may become stressed. Indoor plants, in fairly low light levels, often only sprout new leaves after a couple of years wait – so you have done very well with your plant so far. I’d ease back on the watering a little, as sitting in wet potting mix is not that good for them – ensure that
