Sago Palm

My dad called me over to his house yest. Apparently there is this guy that has come by 3 or 4 times trying to get my dad to give permission for him to dig the "pups" from under his sago palms (they are huge)
The guy made it sound so good "sir, id be happy to trim your sagos for free, if you will let me have the pups". anyway, dad thought that if he was that interested in them, there must be something more to it.
I looked underneath and found maybe 20 or 25 babies under there. What gives? Are the pups expensive? valuable?
Dad said i could have them, he knows i do alot of trading, and wanted me to have them if i wanted them.
Can anyone tell me how to dig and replant them?
jen

Here are your instructions:

Dig each pup up (get some roots with each pup), put them all in a box, and send them to me. :-)

That's a joke. Truly you can dig these and transplant the pups wherever you want them and they'll take off.

Dave

lol @ dave
if youre interested in some i sure i could finagle a few for you.
hmmmm, arent you the one that has the snail vine????? (hehe)
jen

msjen...justmelisa sent me a sago pup and it is doing well in the greenhouse. Perhaps you could also email her and get more info as to their value (she and DH have a landscaping biz and could probably give you more info concerning "value"). (Love them directions Dave!) :>)

I don't know about where you are, but up here they are quite expensive for a decent one. I have/had a couple of small ones I grew from seed and one someone sent me. I gave most of them away as gifts. Maybe your dad can pot them and trade them for other plants. LOL Or, I guess you could send them to Dave. Very good directions. :)

the directions to send them to Dave are
1. first send them to my house
2. I'll make sure he gets one... umm...some...:)

Well, I may be tempted to part with some of my snail vine cuttings. :)

I bought a 'pup' in a one gl can last year, paid $4.99 or $5.99 for it. No wonder the guy was so willing to help your dad trim it.

thats what im thinking tim..i started researching and they dont grow too fast...how much trimming would be needed? but say there are 20 pups and he sells them for 5 a pop...quite a profit for him.
thanks for the info on lisa, shoe..ill email and ask her how to dig, etc.
thanks again,
woohoo, finally gonna get snail vine : )

MSJen: Do you have a greenhouse? If not, it'll have to be an IOU on the snail vine, as it is only hardy to zone 11. I have them in the greenhouse now, and will be sending them out next spring after the dangers of frost have passed for the recipient.

Dave

nope, no greeenhouse..yet.
just put me on your list for the snail vine (sigh), lol
email me
jen

MSJen, Do not take all of the pups off at one time. You will kill the mother plant. I will email you.

MsJen, over here they are more than that, if you can find them in 1 gallon pots. They get to be expensive. I do know that over here, until they get a couple of years old, they need to be covered with a sheet to protect from frost. It doesn't usually kill them, but they get ugly brown. You should use them for trade. That guy is trying to get over on your dad, there really isn't much trimming to do, just tidy them up. Dee

Ms jen, what did you end up doing? If you still have some pups, I'd love one.....keep me in mind for a trade ok?
thanks

This thread is fairly old but perhaps someone is still following.
I have sago seeds to germinate and seeking a proper procedure. I read somewhere they soak the seed in a acid to increase germination? Any help appreciated. Am going to plant around 100, line the driveway and trade the rest!


Thanks Bob

Bob, here's another site for ur interest ... http://www.rhapisgardens.com/sagos/

Thanks MaVie,
Many points to ponder.I did not pollinate in the manner they speak of. My male and female plant are about 4 foot apart. I let all go naturally. I did place the seeds in water and they did not float. Guess I will go ahead and plant and come what may. Three years is a long time to look for results! Guess I am one of those want it tomorrow guys!

I did plant 120 Blue Jacaranda Mimosa today in my new area!
Tomato's, jalapino peppers and some morning glorys in the front yard by the west fence. Thanks for the link. You are a life saver!

Bob

wow, where did this thread come from, lol
actually, i havent done anything yet, im mastering procrastination 101 (sigh)
it is on my list of things do to tho : (
jen

Procrastination is a good course. Makes the things to do list grow even if the plants do not! Hahaha!

very welcome Bob :)! i warned u before, didn't i? sorry 3 yrs is way too long for me too. que sera sera LOL!!!!

Jen can't afford to procrastinate. i've been busy planting annual flower bed. enjoying the flowers of perennial that are presently blooming :).