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
