how to revive a sick cycad as its fronds are discolouring
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @Wally47. It's terrific to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about Cycad care.
It would be really helpful for our members when trying to diagnose the issue if they could view some images of the plant and hear some details of the care surrounding it. Let me know if you need assistance uploading some pictures.
Were there any notable events that led up to the issue you are seeing? Have you had some particularly dry or wet weather? When was it planted, and when did you first notice the symptoms? Is it the new growth at the top, which is browning, or just the older lower leaves?
Once we are able to see the plant and have some more information, I'll be able to tag our resident gardening experts for their thoughts.Please let me know if you have any questions.Mitchell
Hi @Wally47,
Once you hit reply on a post, you'll notice above where you type there are some text editor buttons. One is a camera that if pressed allows you to insert photos from your device, such as a computer, tablet or mobile phone.
If you need more extensive directions, you can find them in our Workshop help section.
The guide How to diagnose a sick plant should also assist you.
Thanks,
Jason
Hi Jason, My potted cycad is at least 10 yers old. 10 days ago I separated (on advice) two pups from the main plant. Please see photos of the mother plant with discolouring fronts as well as the pups
I'm sorry but you haven't successfully shared any photos.
Please hit the reply button on this discussion, and then the camera button, and give it another try.
Three times and yet, I couldn't do it....so embarrassing!...is there another way? mi computer/iphone literacy is not that good in this instance Jason....my apologies.
No worries @Wally47. Feel free to email them to workshop@bunnings.com.au and we can add them to the discussion for you.
See one of the Cycad Pup:
another pup extracted from the mother Cycad
See the mother Cycad:
Hello @Wally47
There are three possible reasons why your cycads are yellowing. Their location is either not exposing them to enough sunlight, the soil has runout of nutrients and needs to be fertilized and improper watering. I propose using Scotts Osmocote 1kg All Purpose Controlled Release Fertiliser to provide nutrients for your plant.
In regards to the other cycads with the fronds turning brown, poorly draining soil can cause leaf discoloration including browning to the tips of the leaves, yellow discoloration to the leaves or even leaf collapse. Cycads die from rot if you have poor draining soil. Clay soils are notorious for this. If the plant is in a container, I suggest changing the soil.
Let me call on our experienced members @Noelle and @mich1972 972 for their recommendations.
If you need further assistance, please let us know.
Eric
