Sago Palm Yellowing: Normal Seasonal Cycle or Problem?

Sago palms (Cycas revoluta) often produce a flush of new growth in spring that emerges yellow and wilty—this is normal "puberty." The plant may bloom, divide, or simply green up. In San Diego's zoo, virtually all sagos show this in season. If the older fronds stay green and the plant is otherwise healthy, no action needed. For certainty, email a photo to an expert.