How do you prevent fungus growth on a Saga Palm ? Where does the fungus come from ?

Question:I lost one Saga to this fungus, how-ever there are three babies now, are they now at risk ? Thank You !!

Answers:
Not knowing the specific disease that affected your Sago Palm makes it difficult to give specifics on prevention and reinfestation. I do know that Sago Palms are susceptible to leaf spots. Leaf spots are a fungal disease. Fungus reproduces via spores (fungal seeds). Spores are usually wind blown onto a plant's leaves, though they can also be splashed up onto a plant. Once on the leaf, they need moisture to move and penetrate the leaf's epidermis.

What can you do to prevent a reinfestation? The University of Florida suggest planting Sago Palms in slight shade. Sago's that experience the extremes of full sun are stressed enough to make them susceptible to leaf spot. Also, do not overhead water a Sago Palm. Try to keep their leaves dry. Pick up dead fronds. Dead leaf matter at the base of a tree can be a source for spore production and reinfestation. Clean your pruners often with a 10% solution of bleach or 75% solution of alchohal when pruning a Sago Palm.