How to prune blue cycas

Any time once fronds are fully dead. Cut dead fronds flush with the caudex using sharp, clean loppers or a pruning saw. Wear gloves and eye protection — fronds are stiff and sharply tipped. Do not cut or trim green fronds under any circumstances.

Rarely — only when fronds fully die. Cycas thouarsii (Blue Cycas) needs minimal pruning, like all cycads. Remove only fully dead or damaged fronds — wait until they are entirely brown before cutting. Removing green fronds reduces the plant's photosynthetic capacity and slows the already slow growth rate. Remove old seed structures from female plants as they die back.

Cut dead fronds flush with the caudex using sharp, clean loppers or a pruning saw. Wear gloves and eye protection — fronds are stiff and sharply tipped. Do not cut or trim green fronds under any circumstances.