Sago Palm Not Producing New Fronds

14-Year-Old Cycas revoluta Grows Cones That Die

An outdoor sago palm forms a green cone that withers without producing leaves for 2-3 years. Neighboring palm thrives.

Checklist

• Pot-bound? Repot slightly larger with fresh compost.
• Watering: Keep moist, not waterlogged; empty tray after 30 min.
• Root rot? Brown mushy roots → trim, dry, repot.
• Feed every 2 weeks.
• Sponge leaves, mist, avoid drafts.

Follow-up: Plant is large, outdoors 10 years, minimal water/feed. Other palm fine. Water deeply; individual variation occurs.