John Allen has an addiction, and he readily admits it. He can’t live without cycads. He has planted dozens of varieties of them across his 1-acre hillside property in rural Vista. Allen bought the ...

Sago palms are no strangers to Houstonians. In fact, they tend to be overplanted in the area, so it’s hard to ignore their physical presence; they display an elegant robustness. They can be found ...

Q. My two sago palms are several years old. Originally they were in whiskey barrels, but eventually I transplanted them into the ground. Last year they looked great. Now they are almost totally brown.

Q: My female cycad blossomed again; however, I don’t remember the fronds coming out of the top of the flower like they are now. So, my question is what do I do with the female flower and/or the fronds ...

A sago palm can add interest and beauty to a tropical garden. Its arching frond-like leaves that emanate from a central crown create a palm-like appearance, hence its name. The sagos that grow here in ...

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: My cycad (sago palm) is yellow. I had read that it needs magnesium. What do you recommend? A: Make sure the soil in your container drains and the plant is not watered too often. Repot or replant ...

I know what you’re thinking—cycad? What in the world is a cycad? Well, although you may not know the name of this group of plants, you’ve probably seen them before. Often mistaken for palms or ferns, ...

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Researchers have documented what biologists call a 'host shift' of the coconut rhinoceros beetle in Guam. The beetle, first documented as an invasive species in Guam in 2007, has been devastating the ...