Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Japan
Types
Not Available
Metroxylon sagu,Cycas rumphii, Cycas rumphii,
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Terrestrial
Cliffs, Rocky areas, shaded fields, shores
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
8-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
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, Blue, Pink, Violet
Gold, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Circular
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-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
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus, Rust aphids, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Not Available
Allergy
Skin rash
gastro-intestinal problems, Liver disease, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Astringent, Cancer, Diuretic, Expectorant, treating tumours
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Seeds, Shoots
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CHIONODOXA
CYCAS revoluta
Common Name
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
King Sago, Sago Palm
In Hindi
Chionodoxa
साबूदाना पाम
In German
Chionodoxa
Palmfarn
In French
Chionodoxa
Sago Palm
In Spanish
Chionodoxa
palma de sagú
In Greek
Chionodoxa
φοίνικα σάγου
In Portuguese
Chionodoxa
Sago palma
In Polish
Chionodoxa
Sago Palm
In Latin
Chionodoxa
sago Palmarum
Phylum
Platyhelminthes
Cycadophyta
Class
Cestoda
Cycadopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Cycadaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Chionodoxa and Sago Palm
Season and care of Chionodoxa and Sago Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Chionodoxa and Sago Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chionodoxa season is Spring and Winter and Sago Palm season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chionodoxa is Loam and for Sago Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sago Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Chionodoxa and Sago Palm Physical Information
Chionodoxa and Sago Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Sago Palm height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Chionodoxa and Sago Palm are as follows:
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Sago Palm flower color: Gold and Sandy Brown
- Sago Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Chionodoxa and Sago Palm
Care of Chionodoxa and Sago Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chionodoxa pruning is done 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 Chionodoxa 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.