--- title: "HELP!! I've had this sago palm for over a year and it always looked…" description: "HELP!! I've had this sago palm for over a year and it always looked this bad. I don't know what I'm doing wrong. I've tried it in every spot in the house and I…" url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/mT1jRvQCpM9H5u2hVkwR1U" community: "Pests, diseases and problems" author: "MummaDeb" published: "2026-01-07T20:11:15.899391Z" language: "en" image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/MOXcw7te6S9UHjaWvEfp257jXZmEcofyef83nx6UvFY/DZZ-SYhWRmWZb4bzk2uT4g.webp?size=large" --- [Community](https://getplanta.com/community.md) / [Pests, diseases and problems](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ.md) # HELP!! I've had this sago palm for over a year and it always looked… _Posted by MummaDeb on 2026-01-07_ HELP!! I've had this sago palm for over a year and it always looked this bad. I don't know what I'm doing wrong. I've tried it in every spot in the house and I water it when Planta says to when it's dry. It's always getting yellow dry leaves. Any suggestions? ![Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/MOXcw7te6S9UHjaWvEfp257jXZmEcofyef83nx6UvFY/DZZ-SYhWRmWZb4bzk2uT4g.webp?size=large) ![Attachment 2 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/MOXcw7te6S9UHjaWvEfp257jXZmEcofyef83nx6UvFY/p1guekbxQZ2TrMDrHJEwbw.webp?size=large) ## 15 comments ### Batesy Greenery commented on 2026-01-07 What’s the drainage on the pot #### MummaDeb replied on 2026-01-07 Perfect. 🤷‍♀️ ### Whit\_Y commented on 2026-01-07 I would gently unpot and check the roots - yellow leaves can indicate overwatering. The planta schedule isn’t fully accurate, it’s a good reminder to check on your plants but always check the moisture level before watering. If the top 2” are moist don’t water and check again a couple days later. #### MummaDeb replied on 2026-01-08 I just did that and I only water when it's dry which is why I'm dumbfounded. #### Whit\_Y replied on 2026-01-08 How did the roots look? When watering does the water run through very quickly? #### MummaDeb replied on 2026-01-09 Roots looked ok and yes the water runs through reasonably quickly. ### Adaya commented on 2026-01-08 I'm not sure if you do, but a tip that always keeps mine healthy is cutting the "adults" off when you notice the baby's sprout (make sure they are like 2 inches) also check for root rot. ### Amy commented on 2026-01-08 I’ve only grown them outdoors and they barely get watered and are doing well. They get full sun. Maybe increase the amount of light the plant gets. ### Tom commented on 2026-01-08 Looks like under fertilized and low amount of light, try increasing lighting, is it getting the right amount of feed of the Krp reading, also not tap water #### MummaDeb replied on 2026-01-09 Could be light. It was under a grow light. Fertilized with half strength whenever watered. Always use filtered water on all my plants. Water here isn't great. ### CarisaGrows commented on 2026-01-20 These are outdoor plants that LOVE sun! This plant looks like it’s not getting enough sun and perhaps not enough water either. I keep these outdoors here in South Carolina. #### MummaDeb replied on 2026-01-20 I'm in Massachusetts with a foot of snow on the ground. lol. I've got a grow light on it now. If it makes it I'll move it outside this summer. 👍🏼 #### CarisaGrows replied on 2026-01-20 Is it near a window as well? Make sure no drafts… they like warmth and humidity. It won’t survive a Massachusetts winter so it’s going to have to be a snow bird once temperatures drop. #### CarisaGrows replied on 2026-01-20 If you bring it outside in Summer, I mean ### Amit commented on 2026-03-29 I too have the same issue it was diagnosed as not getting the right fertilizer ![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/_ozZqPHStO8B_42ab_Drj1oXZGwkl7C9_AHWA_smgeM/_EtBe2dCQHOLWKJ7TLzkMQ.webp?size=large) --- _Source: the Planta community (https://getplanta.com). Reading is open to everyone. To post, comment and like, get the Planta app: https://getplanta.com/download_