How to prune albany cycad

Any time of year, as needed when fronds die back. Use clean, sharp secateurs or loppers to cut dead fronds as close to the trunk (caudex) as possible without damaging the stem. Remove only fully brown or severely damaged leaves.

Rarely — only when dead fronds are present. Albany Cycad rarely needs pruning. Remove only dead, damaged, or browning fronds at the base as they naturally die back. Never cut healthy green fronds — cycads store nutrients in their leaves and unnecessary removal stresses the plant severely. This critically endangered species grows extremely slowly; leave it undisturbed.

Use clean, sharp secateurs or loppers to cut dead fronds as close to the trunk (caudex) as possible without damaging the stem. Remove only fully brown or severely damaged leaves.