The lush, long-living Cycas revoluta plant isn't actually a palm at all, though its foliage looks like palm fronds. Sagos are part of the cycad family and are native to southern Japan. Cycads go back ...

I have noticed that there are small plants growing around the base of my sago palm. Some are even growing on the trunk. Can these be cut off safely and rooted? When? How? — Terry Yes, you can ...

Close-up of the leaves of a sago palm - Jenny Dettrick/Getty Images The sago palm (Cycas revoluta) in your garden or your home might have a tough prehistoric appearance and a reputation of being hardy ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. When is the best time to cut the leaves of Louisiana iris plants? They bloomed ...

Q: The sago palms (cycads) in my yard are turning yellow. Can you tell me what they need? A: There are three reasons why they are yellowing: their location (landscape exposure), needed soil amendments ...

When you remove the pups from the trunk of a sago palm, make sure you get the entire stem. You may have to go into the trunk a little to get the base of the stem. (NOLA.com|The Times-Picayune archive) ...

The tropical sago palm is a popular landscaping choice for homeowners, but veterinarians in particular know a different side of the plant. Every part of the sago palm is poisonous to man and beast, ...