King Sago Palm
King Sago (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 to 2 m
Growth
Slow
Soil
Well-drained, sandy
Shade
Full sun
Moisture
Low
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Japan
Climatic Condition
Tropical, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
20°C to 30°C
Humidity (%)
50% to 70%
Potting media
50% Loam, 30% Sand, 20% Compost
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
5 to 10 kg
Flowering Time
Spring to Fall
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.5
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Soil EC
0.5 to 1.0 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
2 to 5 kg per plant
NPK ratio
8 :10:10 or 10:10:10
life Span
15 to 20 years
Health Benefits
ornamental, Anti-inflammatory
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loamy soil, 30% compost, 20% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 6 weeks with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Root Rot, Leaf Spot, Scale Insects, Mealybugs, Anthracnose
Improve soil drainage, prune affected parts, use neem oil
Systemic fungicides, insecticides, copper-based treatments