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Yellow leaves on saga


Question
Hi, We have several small saga's in your yard that has been established at least 5 years.  They were doing fine but now have yellow fronds on them. We live in Fl and have had an extensive amount of rain lately. Could they be nitrogen deprived or what do you think might correct them. The other saga (male) is doing just fine but he is considerably older.  Thanks for any advise you may have.

Answer
Hi Rita, Sagos are in trouble in Florida because of the Aulacaspis Scale, it is an insect that was inadvertently imported from overseas and is laying waste to our Sagos; It begins with the appearance of what looks like light snow covering the fronds and eventually the fronds turn yellow and then the Palm declines and will die if not treated. I am not saying that this is your problem, but check for any scale insects, again look for white coating on the stems and fronds. Let me know!...Nick

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