Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Palm or Cycad
  
Origin
China
  
Japan
  
Types
Not Available
  
Metroxylon sagu,Cycas rumphii, Cycas rumphii,
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Upland
  
Cliffs, Rocky areas, shaded fields, shores
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
  
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
White
  
Gold, Sandy Brown
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Crimson
  
Orange Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
  
Circular
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
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
Spring, Late Spring
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought, Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
  
Cuttings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
  
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, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year
  
Fertilizers
Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
fungus, Rust aphids, Scale
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
  
Drought, Salt
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Insects
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Skin irritation
  
gastro-intestinal problems, Liver disease, Toxic
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds
  
Astringent, Cancer, Diuretic, Expectorant, treating tumours
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Leaves, Seeds, Shoots
  
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
  
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
DAPHNE acutiloba
  
CYCAS revoluta
  
Common Name
Daphne plant
  
King Sago, Sago Palm
  
In Hindi
डाफ्ने संयंत्र
  
साबूदाना पाम
  
In German
Daphne Pflanzen
  
Palmfarn
  
In French
plante Daphne
  
Sago Palm
  
In Spanish
planta de Daphne
  
palma de sagú
  
In Greek
Δάφνη φυτών
  
φοίνικα σάγου
  
In Portuguese
Daphne planta
  
Sago palma
  
In Polish
Daphne roślin
  
Sago Palm
  
In Latin
Daphne plant
  
sago Palmarum
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Not Available
  
Cycadophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Cycadopsida
  
Order
Malvales
  
Cycadales
  
Family
Thymelaeaceae
  
Cycadaceae
  
Genus
Daphne
  
Cycas
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Daphne and Sago Palm
Season and care of Daphne and Sago Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Daphne and Sago Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Daphne season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sago Palm season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Daphne is Loam and for Sago Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Daphne is Neutral and for Sago Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Daphne and Sago Palm Physical Information
Daphne and Sago Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Sago Palm height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Daphne and Sago Palm are as follows:
Daphne flower color: White
Daphne leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sago Palm flower color: Gold and Sandy Brown
- Sago Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Daphne and Sago Palm
Care of Daphne and Sago Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring, 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 Daphne 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.