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What are the light and water requirements for this plant?
I has it in a west window and the leaves were turning yellow.
Thinking i might have overwatered it, i repotted it and placed ir outside where it gets full afternoon sun.
Is this too much light?

Greg

Mine is in full California desert sunlight. They need regular water and nitrogen ferts. I will say that as the new leaves begin to grow out of the top that the older leaves do yellow and die. Do you have new top growth?

No....Its a small palm with 2 leaves...
Should i cut those 2 off or will the leaves regain their color back?

They probably won't regain their color. But I wouldn't cut them off until you see new growth. New leaves grow out of the top.

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The Garden Helper
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Following info from Success With House Plants

light and temperature:
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shady to half shady position in the summer
brighter spot in the winter
needs a lot of warmth
lower 70's in the summer
no less than 60*F in winter

watering and feeding
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needs only a little water in the winter
when a new leaf begins to appear, give plenty of water and plenty of food
keep the air humid
mist regularly
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info re sago palm yellow leaves