Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Japan
Hybrid origin
Types
Metroxylon sagu,Cycas rumphii, Cycas rumphii,
Not Available
Habitat
Cliffs, Rocky areas, shaded fields, shores
moist forests, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Gold, Sandy Brown
Purple, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Circular
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
Needs very little water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year
cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Rust aphids, Scale
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
gastro-intestinal problems, Liver disease, Toxic
Itchiness, Not Available, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Cancer, Diuretic, Expectorant, treating tumours
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Shoots
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
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
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CYCAS revoluta
Averrhoa bilimbi
Common Name
King Sago, Sago Palm
Bilimbi, Mimbro
In Hindi
साबूदाना पाम
Bilimbi
In German
Palmfarn
bilimbi
In French
Sago Palm
bilimbi
In Spanish
palma de sagú
bilimbi
In Greek
φοίνικα σάγου
bilimbi
In Portuguese
Sago palma
bilimbi
In Polish
Sago Palm
bilimbi
In Latin
sago Palmarum
Rondo Beardtongue
Phylum
Cycadophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Cycadopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cycadales
Oxalidales
Family
Cycadaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Sago Palm and Bilimbi
Season and care of Sago Palm and Bilimbi is important to know. While considering everything about Sago Palm and Bilimbi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sago Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bilimbi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sago Palm is Loam, Sand and for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sago Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sago Palm and Bilimbi Physical Information
Sago Palm and Bilimbi physical information is very important for comparison. Sago Palm height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Sago Palm and Bilimbi are as follows:
Sago Palm flower color: Gold and Sandy Brown
Sago Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
- Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Care of Sago Palm and Bilimbi
Care of Sago Palm and Bilimbi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sago Palm pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Prune twice a year and Bilimbi pruning is done cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sago Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bilimbi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.