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Don’s Expert Answers: No problem, I just noticed a large yellow cone growing from its centre

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Question From: 
Branislav “Bronco” Milic-Zumberski in  Langwarrin,  Melbourne VIC

 

Nature of problem: 
No problem, I just noticed a large yellow cone growing from its centre

 

Type of Plant (if known): 
Cycad

 

Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): 
no illness

 

Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type: 
Sandy

 

How often do you water the plant:
ocasionally

 

How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
minimum of 12

 

What type of plant is it:
Cycad

 

How long since you planted it:
15Years

 

Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
Nevver

 

Is the plant indoors or outdoors: 
Outdoors

 

Is the plant in a pot or in the ground: 
Ground

 

What other treatments have you given the plant: 
none

Upload photo if available: 
20160110_085118.jpg

Other Comments: 
Just curious as to how often this appears and what should I do now

 

Answer:Hi Bronco, this is a female cone on Cycas media, the Sago “Palm”. It needs a male cone to fertilise it, but there may be one nearby. Do nothing and it might set seed. The seed is ripe when the cone breaks up.  Don

 

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