Life Span
Annual and Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Palm or Cycad
  
Origin
China
  
Japan
  
Types
Not Available
  
Metroxylon sagu,Cycas rumphii, Cycas rumphii,
  
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
  
Cliffs, Rocky areas, shaded fields, shores
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
  
8-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
12-6
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
H1, H2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Dark Red
  
Gold, Sandy Brown
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Circular
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
  
Drought, Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
  
Cuttings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
  
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year
  
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
  
fungus, Rust aphids, Scale
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
  
Drought, Salt
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
gastro-intestinal problems, Liver disease, Toxic
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
  
Beautification, Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
  
Astringent, Cancer, Diuretic, Expectorant, treating tumours
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
  
Leaves, Seeds, Shoots
  
Other Uses
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Jam, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages, Used in paper industry, Used in salads, Used to make hair tonic
  
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
HIBISCUS rosa-sinensis 'Lillikoi Yellow'
  
CYCAS revoluta
  
Common Name
China rose
  
King Sago, Sago Palm
  
In Hindi
गुड़हल, जवा कुसुम
  
साबूदाना पाम
  
In German
Tropical Hibiscus
  
Palmfarn
  
In French
Hibiscus Tropical
  
Sago Palm
  
In Spanish
hibisco tropical
  
palma de sagú
  
In Greek
τροπική Hibiscus
  
φοίνικα σάγου
  
In Portuguese
Hibiscus tropical
  
Sago palma
  
In Polish
Tropical Hibiscus
  
Sago Palm
  
In Latin
Tropical Hibiscus
  
sago Palmarum
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Cycadophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Cycadopsida
  
Order
Malvales
  
Cycadales
  
Family
Malvaceae
  
Cycadaceae
  
Genus
Hibiscus
  
Cycas
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Hibisceae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Malvoideae
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Chinese hibiscus and Sago Palm
Season and care of Chinese hibiscus and Sago Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese hibiscus and Sago Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sago Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chinese hibiscus is Loam and for Sago Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chinese hibiscus is Neutral and for Sago Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Chinese hibiscus and Sago Palm Physical Information
Chinese hibiscus and Sago Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Sago Palm height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Chinese hibiscus and Sago Palm are as follows:
Chinese hibiscus flower color: Yellow, Red and Dark Red
Chinese hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Sago Palm flower color: Gold and Sandy Brown
- Sago Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Chinese hibiscus and Sago Palm
Care of Chinese hibiscus and Sago Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinese hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads and Sago Palm pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Prune twice a year. In summer Chinese hibiscus 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.