Removing pups can be very hard work on large Sagos with lots of babies. Do not allow the plant to become excessively dry when new leaves are developing, otherwise new foliage may wither and die or become yellow and stunted. Sagos grow in full sun, but adapt to outdoor shade or an indoor area which receives bright light or a few hours of morning or afternoon sun. Cycas revoluta are extremely long lived and old specimens can grow in curious ways. SOIL should be well drained and rich in humus, although these durable plants seem to grow in almost anything.
Sagos much prefer to be on the dry than the wet side.
Unlike most plants which can wilt when dry or turn yellow from lack of fertilizer, Cycads give little indication of when to water or feed. Generally, they should be treated as a cactus and watered when almost dry. If grown in a container, allow the soil to become almost dry, then water thoroughly. If the plant is receiving morning or afternoon sun or temperatures are warm, Sagos may need to be watered at least weekly. Plants grown in low light or cool temperatures may need water every few weeks or so.