Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Japan
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Metroxylon sagu,Cycas rumphii, Cycas rumphii,
Gebang Palm
Habitat
Cliffs, Rocky areas, shaded fields, shores
tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Gold, Sandy Brown
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Olive, Chocolate, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Circular
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Water daily during growing season
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, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Rust aphids, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
gastro-intestinal problems, Liver disease, Toxic
Asthma, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Cancer, Diuretic, Expectorant, treating tumours
Aging, Brain disease, Cancer, Cyanide Poisoning, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Malaria, Metabolic disorders, Vitamin A, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Shoots
Fruits, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Biodiesel, For making oil, Jelly, Sometimes used for making wine, Used in salads, Wax
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
Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
CYCAS revoluta
CORYPHA utan
Common Name
King Sago, Sago Palm
Buri Palm, Gebang Palm
In Hindi
साबूदाना पाम
Buri Palm
In German
Palmfarn
Schopfpalmen
In French
Sago Palm
Buri Palm
In Spanish
palma de sagú
Buri Palm
In Greek
φοίνικα σάγου
Buri Palm
In Portuguese
Sago palma
Buri Palm
In Polish
Sago Palm
Buri Palm
In Latin
sago Palmarum
Buri Palm
Phylum
Cycadophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Cycadopsida
Monocots
Family
Cycadaceae
Arecaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Corypheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Coryphoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sago Palm and Buri Palm
Season and care of Sago Palm and Buri Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Sago Palm and Buri Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sago Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Buri Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sago Palm is Loam, Sand and for Buri Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sago Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for Buri Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Sago Palm and Buri Palm Physical Information
Sago Palm and Buri Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Sago Palm height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Buri Palm height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Sago Palm and Buri Palm are as follows:
Sago Palm flower color: Gold and Sandy Brown
Sago Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Buri Palm flower color: Ivory
- Buri Palm leaf color: Green
Care of Sago Palm and Buri Palm
Care of Sago Palm and Buri Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sago Palm pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Prune twice a year and Buri Palm pruning is done 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 Buri Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.