Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Japan
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Metroxylon sagu,Cycas rumphii, Cycas rumphii,
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cliffs, Rocky areas, shaded fields, shores
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Gold, Sandy Brown
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Circular
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Rust aphids, Scale
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
gastro-intestinal problems, Liver disease, Toxic
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Cancer, Diuretic, Expectorant, treating tumours
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Shoots
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CYCAS revoluta
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
King Sago, Sago Palm
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
साबूदाना पाम
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Palmfarn
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Sago Palm
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
palma de sagú
cólquico
In Greek
φοίνικα σάγου
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Sago palma
aftomn gema
In Polish
Sago Palm
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
sago Palmarum
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Cycadophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Cycadopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cycadaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colchiceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Sago Palm and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Sago Palm and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Sago Palm and Autumn Crocus. Sago Palm has thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Sago Palm does not have fragrant flowers. Sago Palm has allergic reactions like gastro-intestinal problems, Liver disease and Toxic and Autumn Crocus has allergic reactions like gastro-intestinal problems, Liver disease and Toxic. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Sago Palm and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sago Palm and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Sago Palm and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Sago Palm and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sago Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sago Palm is Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Sago Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Sago Palm and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Sago Palm and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Sago Palm height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Sago Palm and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Sago Palm flower color: Gold and Sandy Brown
Sago Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Sago Palm and Autumn Crocus
Care of Sago Palm and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sago Palm pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Prune twice a year and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sago Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.