Sago Palm
Sago Palm, Cycas Revoluta. A very common decorative plant throughout Florida. It is called a palm, but is actually not a palm at all. It is a Cycad, which is a very primitive plant species related to the fern. Sago Palms are susceptible to root rot, so soils with excellent drainage are recommended. It is apparently considered a delicacy by the plant damaging insect known as Asian Cycad Scale. Asian Cycad Scale can be spread by the wind, has no natural predators, and reproduces extremely quickly making it very difficult to control. 
Monthly applications of insecticide in the cooler months are recommended while bi-weekly applications are recommended in the warmer months. Please call for a free estimate if this is a problem.
Date: December 28, 2009
Categories: Palms