Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Japan
Types
Not Available
Metroxylon sagu,Cycas rumphii, Cycas rumphii,
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Cliffs, Rocky areas, shaded fields, shores
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Gold, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Circular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Use to half the strength of the fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Cutworms, Slugs
fungus, Rust aphids, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Caterpillar
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
gastro-intestinal problems, Liver disease, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, Gastrointestinal disorders
Astringent, Cancer, Diuretic, Expectorant, treating tumours
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Leaves, Seeds, Shoots
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Used as a spice
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, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
FOENICULUM vulgare
CYCAS revoluta
Common Name
Common Fennel, Fennel
King Sago, Sago Palm
In Hindi
सौंफ़
साबूदाना पाम
In German
Fenchel
Palmfarn
In French
Fenouil
Sago Palm
In Spanish
Hinojo
palma de sagú
In Greek
Μάραθο
φοίνικα σάγου
In Portuguese
Funcho
Sago palma
In Polish
Koper włoski
Sago Palm
In Latin
faeniculi
sago Palmarum
Phylum
Anthophyta
Cycadophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Cycadopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Cycadaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Apioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Fennel and Sago Palm
Season and care of Fennel and Sago Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Fennel and Sago Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fennel season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sago Palm season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Fennel is Loam, Sand and for Sago Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fennel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sago Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Fennel and Sago Palm Physical Information
Fennel and Sago Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Fennel height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Sago Palm height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Fennel and Sago Palm are as follows:
Fennel flower color: Yellow
Fennel leaf color: Light Green
Sago Palm flower color: Gold and Sandy Brown
- Sago Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Fennel and Sago Palm
Care of Fennel and Sago Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fennel pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Sago Palm pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Prune twice a year. In summer Fennel 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.