Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Japan
Types
Greenstripe Vivax, Moso, Weavers Bamboo, Oldhamii
Metroxylon sagu,Cycas rumphii, Cycas rumphii,
Habitat
Warmer regions
Cliffs, Rocky areas, shaded fields, shores
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-6
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Gold, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Pink, Red
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Circular
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall, Remove damaged leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Black sooty mold, Mealybugs, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, pythogens, Stem rot
fungus, Rust aphids, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Cyanide poisoning
gastro-intestinal problems, Liver disease, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Clears heat, Cold, fidgeting, Treating fever, Urinary tract problems
Astringent, Cancer, Diuretic, Expectorant, treating tumours
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Leaves, Seeds, Shoots
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA
CYCAS revoluta
Common Name
Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo
King Sago, Sago Palm
In Hindi
Bānsa
साबूदाना पाम
In German
Bambus
Palmfarn
In French
Bambou
Sago Palm
In Spanish
Bambú
palma de sagú
In Greek
μπαμπού
φοίνικα σάγου
In Portuguese
bambu
Sago palma
In Polish
Bambus
Sago Palm
In Latin
Bamboo
sago Palmarum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Cycadophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Cycadopsida
Family
Poaceae
Cycadaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Bambuseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Arthrostylidiinae, Arundinariinae, Bambusinae, Chusqueinae, Guaduinae, Melocanninae, Nastinae, Racemobambodinae, Shibataeinae
Not Available
Season and Care of Bamboo and Sago Palm
Season and care of Bamboo and Sago Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Bamboo and Sago Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bamboo season is Not Available and Sago Palm season is Not Available. The type of soil for Bamboo is Loam and for Sago Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sago Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Bamboo and Sago Palm Physical Information
Bamboo and Sago Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Bamboo height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Sago Palm height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Bamboo and Sago Palm are as follows:
Bamboo flower color: Not Available
Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Sago Palm flower color: Gold and Sandy Brown
- Sago Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bamboo and Sago Palm
Care of Bamboo and Sago Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bamboo pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall and Remove damaged leaves and Sago Palm pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Prune twice a year. In summer Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sago Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.