Sago Palm Plant
Sago Palm (Cycas revoluta) is a cycad growing 3-6 feet tall, hardy in USDA zones 8-11, with slow growth in well-drained, sandy soil, requiring full sun and low moisture, and it is neither edible nor medicinal.
Habit
Cycad
Height
1-3 m
Growth
Slow
Soil
Well-drained, loamy
Shade
Full Sun
Moisture
Low
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Japan, Southeast Asia
Climatic Condition
Tropical, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
15-35°C
Humidity (%)
50-80%
Potting media
Peat, compost
Fertilizers
Organic, palm fertilizer
Watering
Low
Plant Weight
5-20 kg
Flowering Time
Rare flowering
Soil Ph level
5.5 - 7.5
Water Ph level
5.5 - 7.5
Soil EC
1-2 dS/m
Yield Per Plant
Ornamental
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
50-100 years
Health Benefits
Toxic if ingested, ornamental
Common Diseases and Remedies
Common Diseases
Root Rot, Leaf Spot, Scale Insects, Mealybugs, Aphids
Symptoms
Wilting, brown spots, yellowing, sticky residue
Organic Remedies
Improve soil drainage, prune affected leaves, use neem oil
In-Organic Remedies
Fungicides, systemic insecticides
HEALTH BENEFITS
Provides starch for energy but should be processed properly, as raw seeds contain toxic compounds.