Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Hybrid origin
Japan
Types
Not Available
Metroxylon sagu,Cycas rumphii, Cycas rumphii,
Habitat
moist forests, Mountains
Cliffs, Rocky areas, shaded fields, shores
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H1, H2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Lavender
Gold, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Circular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
fungus, Rust aphids, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness, Not Available, Sore Throat
gastro-intestinal problems, Liver disease, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
Astringent, Cancer, Diuretic, Expectorant, treating tumours
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds, Shoots
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Averrhoa bilimbi
CYCAS revoluta
Common Name
Bilimbi, Mimbro
King Sago, Sago Palm
In Hindi
Bilimbi
साबूदाना पाम
In German
bilimbi
Palmfarn
In French
bilimbi
Sago Palm
In Spanish
bilimbi
palma de sagú
In Greek
bilimbi
φοίνικα σάγου
In Portuguese
bilimbi
Sago palma
In Polish
bilimbi
Sago Palm
In Latin
Rondo Beardtongue
sago Palmarum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Cycadophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Cycadopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Cycadales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Cycadaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Bilimbi and Sago Palm
Season and care of Bilimbi and Sago Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Bilimbi and Sago Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bilimbi season is Spring and Summer and Sago Palm season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sago Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sago Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Bilimbi and Sago Palm Physical Information
Bilimbi and Sago Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Sago Palm height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Bilimbi and Sago Palm are as follows:
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Sago Palm flower color: Gold and Sandy Brown
- Sago Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bilimbi and Sago Palm
Care of Bilimbi and Sago Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bilimbi pruning is done cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sago Palm pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Prune twice a year. In summer Bilimbi 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.