Diagnosing Abnormal Growth on Sago Palm: Seed Cones vs. Etiolated Fronds

Two Possibilities

Long central pieces on a sago palm (Cycas revoluta) are either:

• Male pollen cone (elongated, cylindrical) or female seed cone (rounded, cabbage-like).
• Etiolated fronds from insufficient light—pale, stretched, weak.

Action

• Cut off cones or weak fronds at base; they serve no purpose indoors.
• Provide direct sun (south/west window).
• Use small pot; let soil dry halfway down before watering.

Sago palms are tough but need sun and drought cycles.