Sago Palm

Sago Palm

Scientific Name: Cycas revoluta

Description:

• Type: Evergreen cycad (often mistaken for a palm)
• Height: Typically grows 3-10 feet tall, with a similar spread; larger in ideal outdoor conditions
• Leaves: Stiff, glossy, dark green, feathery fronds that grow in a symmetrical rosette pattern
• Flowers: Does not produce traditional flowers; instead, it produces a cone-like structure, with separate male and female plants
• Growth Speed: Very slow-growing; can take years to reach full size

Growing Conditions:

• Sunlight: Prefers full sun to partial shade; tolerates filtered light indoors
• Soil: Thrives in well-drained, sandy soil with good organic content; tolerates slightly acidic to neutral pH levels
• Watering: Drought-tolerant once established; requires moderate watering during active growth and well-drained soil to prevent root rot
• Temperature: Hardy in USDA zones 8-11; tolerates mild frosts but requires protection below 20°F (-6°C)
• Humidity: Adaptable to both dry and humid conditions
• Hardiness: Can thrive in warm climates and withstand some drought, but is sensitive to prolonged cold

Special Features:

• Highly ornamental and low-maintenance, making it ideal for containers or tropical-style gardens
• Long-lived and can survive decades with proper care
• Resistant to drought and adaptable to various growing conditions