What's Wrong with My Cycad?

Root rot may occur as a result of overwatering or from soil that retains moisture. Rotted roots turn dark brown or black, while healthy tissue is a light tan or white, advises Jungle Music Palms & Cycads. Rots can eventually kill your plants. ... Cycad scale may cause yellowing fronds or plant dieback.

Why is my cycad going brown?

Brown tips on sago indicate the plant has too much salt in the soil. This can be corrected by giving the plant a good soil drench. These cycads do need occasional fertilizing with a slow release 8-8-8 balanced plant food. The slow release will gradually fertilize the plant, preventing salt build up.

What is wrong with my cycad?

The most common way our cultivated cycads die is from the rotting of stems and roots. Most people will see their plant stop growing and wonder what is wrong, but do nothing. This is the first sign of root rot. They will wait until the leaves collapse before they wonder if something is wrong with their plant.