Not only did you do a great educational show & tell, you're also your own cameraman, lighting and sound person, producer and editor. These videos are excellent. I just moved from Chicago to Florida and am trying to learn all I can about gardening in this climate. I'll be watching all your productions! Thank so much .
Hey Linda, that was a super nice message! I appreciate hearing that you enjoyed the video. I need to do a better job of getting videos out… more on the way. Great luck to you in Florida 👍✌️. Burke
Thank you!! I love ALL types of your videos as you are literally living my dream life of a Sago Lover. Living Kansas, I never get to see them but I travel to the South and try to gather seeds which I love to germinate. If you ever get seeds, get with me please
I'm so glad I saw your video today , I'm an old New Yorker living in the IE, and I inherited my son's home and his Sago Palm, and I'm trying to maintain it. I trimmed it last year, and I'm about to do it again, I learned a lot today. Pups and root shoots.....
@@burkefranklin1 thanks for responding, when I saw the guy you helped wearing an In and Out T-shirt, I knew you were close😁, wish I could send a before and after pic of the tree, so you could grade me, lol, like school.
Always nice to meet a VW fan! I love those Ghias. Depending on the years of your 7 VWs, I hope someone was a good mechanic 🤣. Thanks for taking the time to leave a message. Cheers! Burke
Watching a few of your videos this morning and learned a bunch. I'm a SoCal transplant living in South Georgia for 26 years. We brought 2 Sagos when we moved here. Thanks,
Hey Carey, thanks for watching some videos and glad there was some new info for you. Glad you are enjoying Georgia with your two Sago friends 😂. Hope to hear from you again. Burke
We currently have 22 Sagos. 2 were from a friend that his wife wanted removed and were 20+ years old. Most others were pups from another friend. As for our VWs we raced one and at that time we owned a full service Union 76 gas station so yes we were good mechanics. Thanks for replying. Have a blessed day Brother.
Thank you for the videos! I’ve been looking at all sago videos on YT trying to figure out why one of my 3 young sagos in the yard has developed yellow spots on most fronds (the other 2 have green healthy fronds). I haven’t seen this problem mentioned on YT yet… if you do see this comment and have a suggestion for me, I’d love to hear from you… thank you. 🙏
@@burkefranklin1 ah Burke, oh wise one, on the spot - found these white stuff all over the underside of the fronds. Seems like the internet suggests neem oil with dish soap. Some recommended systemic insecticide like BioAdvenced shrub protect. Have you used any of these solutions?
You’ve been very helpful with my sago questions in the past. Here’s one more. My 10ft tall plus sago has hundreds of pups on the trunk. They range from 1/2 inch to 3-4 inches and all grow the drones. I cut them off but of course they grow back.any suggestions on how to remove or better stop them from growing . The once handsome sago looks terrible with all the growth on the trunk.
Hi Linda, thanks for another good question. If you want to stop the pups from growing, you must remove the entire nut/ball. The smaller ones should simply come off by grabbing and breaking off the trunk. The larger pups will not be as easy and will likely leave a scar on the trunk for many years to come. You may not want to leave a scar but you have little choice once the pup is a larger size. Go for it !! Burke
Well I just found you and hope you're still answering questions. I just bought a young Sago that has 2 layers of fronds and was wondering when fronds can begin to be removed? Do they have to be at a certain maturity before removing fronds? Can they be removed at any time of the year or just during winter season or something? I'm kind of assuming that trimming them might increase overall growth time. Anyhow I will check out more of your videos and hope you are still making them, thanks!
Hi Anthony, glad you found my channel! When you say you have 2 layers of fronds, I am assuming that means 2 seasons of 2 fronds. Some of the mature plants get a large number of fronds and appear to be 2 sets. Your sago will gain some nutrients from the green fronds, however I usually remove all the fronds once the new fronds have come up and right before they start to open/spread. Sometimes I am later depending on how busy I am 🙂. I hope that answers your question and hope to hear from you again. Thanks for the question 👍 Burke
@@burkefranklin1 Thanks for replying! What I meant about frond layers is that there was a bottom layer of them entirely around the trunk when I bought it, and another entire layer just above the bottom layer. And they were still opening up and complete now. I don't know how many seasons are involved with it since I bought it at Lowes and they don't know anything about it (depending on who you talk to). But i'm gonna be planting it into the ground tomorrow, and just wanted to confirm that removing fronds can occur anytime. I didn't know with a young palm if fronds can be removed anytime or maybe wait until its atleast 2 years old or something. I live in Tennessee and the winters are usually pretty mild with one or 2 snowfalls, so i'm crossing my fingers hoping it will survive. But thanks again!
Epsom salt can definitely be used. I have used it but only sparingly. The exact amount and mixture for potted plants versus in the ground plants would require another expert. Thank you so much for the question and for watching my videos. I hope to hear from you again 👍 Burke
Epsom salt can definitely be used. I have used it but only sparingly. The exact amount and mixture for potted plants versus in the ground plants would require another expert. Thank you so much for the question and for watching my videos. I hope to hear from you again 👍 Burke
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That was a bang up job you did. It looks great. They were very fortunate that they had an expert do that, especially for free.
Thank you for the kind words and taking the time to send a message. I hope to hear from you again👍
Burke
Not only did you do a great educational show & tell, you're also your own cameraman, lighting and sound person, producer and editor. These videos are excellent. I just moved from Chicago to Florida and am trying to learn all I can about gardening in this climate. I'll be watching all your productions! Thank so much .
Hey Linda, that was a super nice message! I appreciate hearing that you enjoyed the video. I need to do a better job of getting videos out… more on the way. Great luck to you in Florida 👍✌️.
Burke
Thank you!!
I love ALL types of your videos as you are literally living my dream life of a Sago Lover.
Living Kansas, I never get to see them but I travel to the South and try to gather seeds which I love to germinate. If you ever get seeds, get with me please
Great save of a beautiful plant.
Thank you Phil!! I appreciate you watching and for the comment.
THANKS!! I learned A LOT !!
love your channel thx for what you do best wishes
Hello Jose, thank you for taking your time to comment… very nice of you.
Hope to hear from you again.
Burke
I'm so glad I saw your video today , I'm an old New Yorker living in the IE, and I inherited my son's home and his Sago Palm, and I'm trying to maintain it. I trimmed it last year, and I'm about to do it again, I learned a lot today. Pups and root shoots.....
I am glad you found my channel. Lucky sago to have you as the owner! I hope to hear from you again… thank you for subscribing 👍
Burke
@@burkefranklin1 thanks for responding, when I saw the guy you helped wearing an In and Out T-shirt, I knew you were close😁, wish I could send a before and after pic of the tree, so you could grade me, lol, like school.
I'm a VW fan since owning my first Karmann Ghia in 1974. At one time there were 7 VWs in our family. Had a Bus in the early 90s.
Always nice to meet a VW fan! I love those Ghias. Depending on the years of your 7 VWs, I hope someone was a good mechanic 🤣. Thanks for taking the time to leave a message.
Cheers!
Burke
Thank you so much. Off it goes.
Watching a few of your videos this morning and learned a bunch. I'm a SoCal transplant living in South Georgia for 26 years. We brought 2 Sagos when we moved here. Thanks,
Hey Carey, thanks for watching some videos and glad there was some new info for you. Glad you are enjoying Georgia with your two Sago friends 😂. Hope to hear from you again.
Burke
We currently have 22 Sagos. 2 were from a friend that his wife wanted removed and were 20+ years old. Most others were pups from another friend. As for our VWs we raced one and at that time we owned a full service Union 76 gas station so yes we were good mechanics. Thanks for replying. Have a blessed day Brother.
I also subscribed to your channel. Thank you.
Awesome change 👏
Thank you! Mark, let me know if there is something you would like to see in a video. Thanks for being an active subscriber 👍
Burke
@burkefranklin1 thanks Burke. Going to go through your videos this week and I'll let you know. ✌️
Can I trim off the male cone before it dries out without damaging my sago? I am hoping if I cut the cone off it will make the sago leaf out more.
Yes, no problem cutting the cone off early. I have found that the fronds come out earlier when you do cut them.
Thanks for the good question.
Burke
I wish you here where I’m at. Maybe you can help me and teach me all at the same time.
Thank you for the videos! I’ve been looking at all sago videos on YT trying to figure out why one of my 3 young sagos in the yard has developed yellow spots on most fronds (the other 2 have green healthy fronds). I haven’t seen this problem mentioned on YT yet… if you do see this comment and have a suggestion for me, I’d love to hear from you… thank you. 🙏
Hi Kim, have you looked on the underside of the fronds to see if there is scale on them. Let me know before I suggest more.
@@burkefranklin1 ah Burke, oh wise one, on the spot - found these white stuff all over the underside of the fronds. Seems like the internet suggests neem oil with dish soap. Some recommended systemic insecticide like BioAdvenced shrub protect. Have you used any of these solutions?
You’ve been very helpful with my sago questions in the past. Here’s one more. My 10ft tall plus sago has hundreds of pups on the trunk. They range from 1/2 inch to 3-4 inches and all grow the drones. I cut them off but of course they grow back.any suggestions on how to remove or better stop them from growing . The once handsome sago looks terrible with all the growth on the trunk.
Hi Linda, thanks for another good question. If you want to stop the pups from growing, you must remove the entire nut/ball. The smaller ones should simply come off by grabbing and breaking off the trunk. The larger pups will not be as easy and will likely leave a scar on the trunk for many years to come. You may not want to leave a scar but you have little choice once the pup is a larger size. Go for it !!
Burke
Can you do a video on root rot and any other kinds of diseases or what to look for if your plant is in danger
Thank you for the the suggestion. That would make a good video if I run across some plants in distress!
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Well I just found you and hope you're still answering questions. I just bought a young Sago that has 2 layers of fronds and was wondering when fronds can begin to be removed? Do they have to be at a certain maturity before removing fronds? Can they be removed at any time of the year or just during winter season or something? I'm kind of assuming that trimming them might increase overall growth time. Anyhow I will check out more of your videos and hope you are still making them, thanks!
Hi Anthony, glad you found my channel! When you say you have 2 layers of fronds, I am assuming that means 2 seasons of 2 fronds. Some of the mature plants get a large number of fronds and appear to be 2 sets. Your sago will gain some nutrients from the green fronds, however I usually remove all the fronds once the new fronds have come up and right before they start to open/spread. Sometimes I am later depending on how busy I am 🙂. I hope that answers your question and hope to hear from you again. Thanks for the question 👍
Burke
@@burkefranklin1 Thanks for replying! What I meant about frond layers is that there was a bottom layer of them entirely around the trunk when I bought it, and another entire layer just above the bottom layer. And they were still opening up and complete now. I don't know how many seasons are involved with it since I bought it at Lowes and they don't know anything about it (depending on who you talk to). But i'm gonna be planting it into the ground tomorrow, and just wanted to confirm that removing fronds can occur anytime. I didn't know with a young palm if fronds can be removed anytime or maybe wait until its atleast 2 years old or something. I live in Tennessee and the winters are usually pretty mild with one or 2 snowfalls, so i'm crossing my fingers hoping it will survive. But thanks again!
On the female plant the center of it once it produces the seeds what do you do with the center part
I have a video out: How to trim and remove the flower from your sago. Check it out and let me know if it helps you.
Thank you,
Burke
When put something so close to your house and not do any maintenance?
🤷🏼♂️
Proper watering fertilizing I heard you're supposed to give it some Epsom salt water every now and then is that true
Epsom salt can definitely be used. I have used it but only sparingly. The exact amount and mixture for potted plants versus in the ground plants would require another expert. Thank you so much for the question and for watching my videos. I hope to hear from you again 👍
Burke
Epsom salt can definitely be used. I have used it but only sparingly. The exact amount and mixture for potted plants versus in the ground plants would require another expert. Thank you so much for the question and for watching my videos. I hope to hear from you again 👍
Burke