Cycas revoluta with sparse rachises

[pt42]

I adopted a sago which started to flush a few weeks ago. It appeared normal at first. But instead of having crowded rachises they were very elongated with wide separations between leaflets. The older fronds were roughly 30cm. The new ones are now about 75cm, and they are curving back on themselves. The new fronds are nothing like the older ones. Is this normal? Does anyone know what causes this (too much water, light, both...?) Here are some images:

[Kailua_Krish]

Not enough light.

[pt42]

It was about 8 feet from a tall glass door that had shades that were always up, which provided a lot of indirect sunlight (plant was north of the door).

It was recently moved to a new area in front of a window (because the fonds were getting really long and in peoples way). The shades are usually partially open, so now it gets some direct sunlight in the afternoon. I guess I should have moved it there weeks ago.

Edited April 28, 2015 by pt42

[Josh76]

If you moved it while it was flushing then the leaves will be distorted from that.

[pt42]

No. Someone just moved it on Monday. It's been undisturbed until then.

[cycadjungle]

Just cut the new ones off and wait for the next flush, and give it as much light as you can. Even if it was in the shade, as soon as you see something trying to come up, move it into the sun while the leaves grow out. Then you can move back into the shade. That is for look of leaves, but if you do that to much you might get sunburned leaves. Best is always give it strong light.