Question
QUESTION: I have a large saga that has 10-15 babys that are sprouting around the bottom.  Are they removeable and if so how should one go about removing them without hurting the main plant, and can they be potted, and if so what type of soil should be used.

ANSWER: Hi Frank, yes they can, but the better ones are those that have a base attached; dig as much of the entire pup as possible and put them in a light potting mix. Cover just the bottom of the pup (pretty much as it was growing...) and put a baggy over the top to keep it hydrated. Put the container in a shady area and keep it damp but not wet!...You should see growth within a month or so. Nick

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QUESTION: Please explain what is ment by "better ones are those that have a base attached"...I can see numerous pups around the main palm....also the main palm has these large beige sprouts, (one light, the other dark)...what are these and should I remove them.  Lastly, do I have a male and/or female pups....Many thanks for the great advise.

FAR!!

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...the pups that have developed an actual base are the ones that have a better chance of developing roots; detach the pup and let the cut area dry out for a day and then (as I stated before...) put the base in the soil and roots will form eventually, there is no need to leave fronds attached to the pup, for they will serve no purpose once the pup is detached, so you can remove them to fit them into a container better. There is no way to determine sex on Sagos until they are adults. The conical shaped growth from the middle indicates a male, while the bulb like one is a female, the male and female must be in bloom together for pollination to take place, and eventual seed development. Nick