Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Japan
Types
Not Available
Metroxylon sagu,Cycas rumphii, Cycas rumphii,
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deep, gardens, old gardens, Well Drained
Cliffs, Rocky areas, shaded fields, shores
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Gold, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water Deeply
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
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 for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Thinning
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K, can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Armored scales, Fomes root rot, Mites, Red blotch
fungus, Rust aphids, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
gastro-intestinal problems, Liver disease, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Blood purifier, Digestion problems, Digestive disorders
Astringent, Cancer, Diuretic, Expectorant, treating tumours
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds, Shoots
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Used as insect repellent
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, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS hystrix
CYCAS revoluta
Common Name
Kaffir Lime, Makrut
King Sago, Sago Palm
In Hindi
काफ़िर लाइम
साबूदाना पाम
In German
Kaffernlimette
Palmfarn
In French
combava
Sago Palm
In Spanish
cafre
palma de sagú
In Greek
Καφρός Lime
φοίνικα σάγου
In Portuguese
Kaffir Lime
Sago palma
In Polish
kaffir wapno
Sago Palm
In Latin
Cafres Lime
sago Palmarum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Cycadophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Cycadopsida
Order
Sapindales
Cycadales
Family
Rutaceae
Cycadaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kaffir Lime and Sago Palm
Season and care of Kaffir Lime and Sago Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Kaffir Lime and Sago Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kaffir Lime season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sago Palm season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kaffir Lime is Loam, Sand and for Sago Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kaffir Lime is Acidic, Neutral and for Sago Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Kaffir Lime and Sago Palm Physical Information
Kaffir Lime and Sago Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Kaffir Lime height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Sago Palm height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Kaffir Lime and Sago Palm are as follows:
Kaffir Lime flower color: White
Kaffir Lime leaf color: Green
Sago Palm flower color: Gold and Sandy Brown
- Sago Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Kaffir Lime and Sago Palm
Care of Kaffir Lime and Sago Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kaffir Lime pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Thinning and Sago Palm pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Prune twice a year. In summer Kaffir Lime 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.