Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Canary Islands
Japan
Types
Not Available
Metroxylon sagu,Cycas rumphii, Cycas rumphii,
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Volcanic Islands
Cliffs, Rocky areas, shaded fields, shores
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
8-15
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Gold, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
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
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Circular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Frost, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Needs less watering, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Less Watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
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
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Toxic
gastro-intestinal problems, Liver disease, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Astringent, Cancer, Diuretic, Expectorant, treating tumours
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Leaves, Seeds, Shoots
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
DRACAENA draco
CYCAS revoluta
Common Name
Drag, Canary island dragon tree
King Sago, Sago Palm
In Hindi
ड्रैगन ट्री
साबूदाना पाम
In German
Drachenbaum
Palmfarn
In French
dragonnier
Sago Palm
In Spanish
Drago
palma de sagú
In Greek
Δράκος Tree
φοίνικα σάγου
In Portuguese
Dragoeiro
Sago palma
In Polish
smok Drzewo
Sago Palm
In Latin
draco ligno
sago Palmarum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Cycadophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Cycadopsida
Family
Agavaceae
Cycadaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dragon Tree and Sago Palm
Season and care of Dragon Tree and Sago Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Dragon Tree and Sago Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dragon Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sago Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dragon Tree is Loam, Sand and for Sago Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dragon Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sago Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Dragon Tree and Sago Palm Physical Information
Dragon Tree and Sago Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Dragon Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Sago Palm height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Dragon Tree and Sago Palm are as follows:
Dragon Tree flower color: White
Dragon Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Sago Palm flower color: Gold and Sandy Brown
- Sago Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dragon Tree and Sago Palm
Care of Dragon Tree and Sago Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dragon Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Sago Palm pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Prune twice a year. In summer Dragon Tree needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Sago Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.