Sago Palm Stops Producing Leaves: New Disease in Florida

Florida sago palm (two heads) hasn’t produced leaves in 2 years; one head cut off, no change. Other sago nearby thrives. Expert: if zero leaves for 2 years, it’s dead. Florida sagas dying from new disease; spray insecticides to slow bugs. If old green leaves remain, fertilize with high-N (lawn fertilizer) to push leaves. No leaves = dead. Spray healthy one preventively.

Grim Reality

• No new leaves in 2 years = dead.
• Emerging lethal disease in FL sagas.
• Protect survivors with regular sprays.

Replace dead; treat living.