How to prune sichuan cycad

Any time of year, once fronds are fully dead. Pull or cut dead fronds cleanly at the base of the petiole. Use a sharp, clean blade and gloves. Do not cut green fronds even if damaged at the tips — allow natural senescence before removing.

Rarely — only when individual fronds are completely dead. Sichuan Cycad (Cycas szechuanensis) is a cold-hardy but slow-growing cycad requiring almost no pruning. Remove only fronds that have turned completely brown and dead. Live fronds are the plant's primary energy store — removing them stresses the plant and can take years to recover from. All cycad parts are toxic; wear gloves.

Pull or cut dead fronds cleanly at the base of the petiole. Use a sharp, clean blade and gloves. Do not cut green fronds even if damaged at the tips — allow natural senescence before removing.