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 ...

SAGO WARNING: The seeds produced in the dome-shaped cone of female sago palms (Cycas revoluta) are ripening now and are highly toxic to dogs. However, something about the taste of the fleshy red outer ...

Question: The sago palm seems to be highly prized by many home gardeners and professional landscapers. What are the reasons for its attraction? Does it have special cultivation requirements that make ...

Q: I understand that sago palms like afternoon shade. Can this plant handle afternoon sun with reflected heat and rock mulch? A: Sago palms or cycads will perform better with less care if they are ...

Q. Is there a method to accelerate the germination time for sago palm seeds? Two seeds I planted required more than a year to sprout. -- J.M., Missouri City A. Sagos, Cycas revoluta, are not palms, ...

The wait — determining which plants will survive and which will die — after our February freeze continues. Dozens of readers are writing in with questions about their ground cover, shrubs, flowers and ...

DALLAS -- A common household plant is killing dogs in Texas, and the worst part is, many pet owners have no idea of the danger. One North Texas dog owner learned the hard way. "We all know most likely ...

Sago palm Sago palms are tropical plants that can thrive indoors and don’t mind cool temperatures. However, cycas revolute is highly toxic to both people and animals. “All parts of the plant are toxic ...

All it took was about 15 minutes. Brianna Cox’s stepdad let the pup outside then turned his attention briefly to something else. When he returned to the yard, the potted sago palm he had planted five ...

Q. I have two sago palms about 5 feet tall with pups. How do you remove them without damaging the mother? -- B.T., Houston A. To remove and transplant sago pups: Take a flat, sharp spade and pry the ...

Q: Now that our irrigation is only allowed for one day, I was wondering if once a week is sufficient watering for my small sago palm. Should I hand water it on other days? A: Hard to say. Depends on ...