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Old 08-04-2007, 12:43 AM posted to uk.rec.gardening
Rupert \(W.Yorkshire\) Rupert \(W.Yorkshire\) is offline
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Default Cycads - recovering from hurricane damage


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A hurricane a few months ago severely pelted my 4 Cycads with hail.
All the leaves now have at least 50% dead or missing bits (like an old
comb with 50% broken teeth). I don't know if I should just leave them
be, or cut most of the leaves off and maybe the plants will generate
new leaves faster?


50% leaf is better than no leaf as they are still helping the plant grow and
store food for the next flush of leaves. Assuming that you are growing this
plant in reasonably favourable conditions then its very forgiving regardless
of what you do-but be very patient.
Whereabouts was the hurricane?