Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
China, Japan
Types
Metroxylon sagu,Cycas rumphii, Cycas rumphii,
Greenstripe Vivax, Moso, Weavers Bamboo, Oldhamii
Habitat
Cliffs, Rocky areas, shaded fields, shores
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-6
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Gold, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Green, Pink, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark 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
Circular
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
Needs watering once a week, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Rust aphids, Scale
Black sooty mold, Mealybugs, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, pythogens, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
gastro-intestinal problems, Liver disease, Toxic
Cyanide poisoning
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Cancer, Diuretic, Expectorant, treating tumours
Clears heat, Cold, fidgeting, Treating fever, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Shoots
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CYCAS revoluta
BAMBUSA
Common Name
King Sago, Sago Palm
Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo
In Hindi
साबूदाना पाम
Bānsa
In German
Palmfarn
Bambus
In French
Sago Palm
Bambou
In Spanish
palma de sagú
Bambú
In Greek
φοίνικα σάγου
μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Sago palma
bambu
In Polish
Sago Palm
Bambus
In Latin
sago Palmarum
Bamboo
Phylum
Cycadophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Cycadopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cycadaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Bambuseae
Subfamily
Not Available
Arthrostylidiinae, Arundinariinae, Bambusinae, Chusqueinae, Guaduinae, Melocanninae, Nastinae, Racemobambodinae, Shibataeinae
Season and Care of Sago Palm and Bamboo
Season and care of Sago Palm and Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Sago Palm and Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sago Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sago Palm is Loam, Sand and for Bamboo is Loam while the PH of soil for Sago Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sago Palm and Bamboo Physical Information
Sago Palm and Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Sago Palm height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Bamboo height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Sago Palm and Bamboo are as follows:
Sago Palm flower color: Gold and Sandy Brown
Sago Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bamboo flower color: Not Available
- Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sago Palm and Bamboo
Care of Sago Palm and Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sago Palm pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Prune twice a year and Bamboo pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Sago Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.