Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Japan
Types
Not available
Metroxylon sagu,Cycas rumphii, Cycas rumphii,
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Cliffs, Rocky areas, shaded fields, shores
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-15
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
White
Gold, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Circular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
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
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Prune after flowering, Remove dead flowers
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year
Fertilizers
Self-fertile
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leafhoppers, Root Pathogen, Stem rot
fungus, Rust aphids, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
gastro-intestinal problems, Liver disease, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Appetite enhancer, Bloating, Digestion problems, Digestive, Heartburn, Menstrual Cramps, Stomach spasms
Astringent, Cancer, Diuretic, Expectorant, treating tumours
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Leaves, Seeds, Shoots
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used As Food, Used in flavouring curries, teas
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CARUM carvi
CYCAS revoluta
Common Name
Caraway, meridian fennel, Persian cumin
King Sago, Sago Palm
In Hindi
शाहजीरा
साबूदाना पाम
In German
Kümmel
Palmfarn
In French
carvi
Sago Palm
In Spanish
alcaravea
palma de sagú
In Greek
κύμινο
φοίνικα σάγου
In Portuguese
alcaravia
Sago palma
In Polish
kminek
Sago Palm
In Latin
Caraway
sago Palmarum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Cycadophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Cycadopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Cycadaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Caraway and Sago Palm
Season and care of Caraway and Sago Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Caraway and Sago Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Caraway season is Summer and Fall and Sago Palm season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Caraway is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sago Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Caraway is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sago Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Caraway and Sago Palm Physical Information
Caraway and Sago Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Caraway height is 50.80 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Sago Palm height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Caraway and Sago Palm are as follows:
Caraway flower color: White
Caraway leaf color: Green and Light Green
Sago Palm flower color: Gold and Sandy Brown
- Sago Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Caraway and Sago Palm
Care of Caraway and Sago Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Caraway pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove dead flowers and Sago Palm pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Prune twice a year. In summer Caraway 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.