Sago Palm (Cycas) Pup Removal and Sex Identification

Pup Removal

• Best pups have a developed base (caudex).
• Detach, let cut dry 1 day, plant base in light mix.
• Cover with bag for humidity; shade.
• Roots in ~1 month.
• Remove pup fronds to fit pot.

Sex & Cones

• Male: conical pollen cone.
• Female: rounded seed cone.
• Sex unknown until maturity.
• Both must cone simultaneously for pollination.