Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Perennial, Shrub
Origin
Japan
Northwestern United States, Canada
Types
Metroxylon sagu,Cycas rumphii, Cycas rumphii,
sharpleaf penstemon, white-margined beardtongue, lowland beardtongue
Habitat
Cliffs, Rocky areas, shaded fields, shores
foothill woods, High elevation, Open areas, Rocky areas
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, 14, 15
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Gold, Sandy Brown
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Brown
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
Narrow and lance shape
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
Needs less watering, Requires regular watering, Water occasionally
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
gastro-intestinal problems, Liver disease, Toxic
Asthma, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Cancer, Diuretic, Expectorant, treating tumours
Recovering internal injuries, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Shoots
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Container, Used as Ornamental plant, Veterinarian uses
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, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CYCAS revoluta
PENSTEMON fruticosus 'Purple Haze'
Common Name
King Sago, Sago Palm
Bush Penstemon, Shrubby Penstemon
In Hindi
साबूदाना पाम
Bush Penstemon
In German
Palmfarn
Bush Penstemon
In French
Sago Palm
Bush Penstemon
In Spanish
palma de sagú
Bush Penstemon
In Greek
φοίνικα σάγου
Μπους Penstemon
In Portuguese
Sago palma
Bush, Penstemon
In Polish
Sago Palm
Bush Penstemon
In Latin
sago Palmarum
Persicaria Bush
Phylum
Cycadophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Cycadopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cycadales
Scrophulariales
Family
Cycadaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Sago Palm and Bush Penstemon
Season and care of Sago Palm and Bush Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Sago Palm and Bush Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sago Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bush Penstemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sago Palm is Loam, Sand and for Bush Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sago Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for Bush Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Sago Palm and Bush Penstemon Physical Information
Sago Palm and Bush Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Sago Palm height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Bush Penstemon height is 45.72 cm and width 40.64 cm. The color specification of Sago Palm and Bush Penstemon are as follows:
Sago Palm flower color: Gold and Sandy Brown
Sago Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bush Penstemon flower color: Purple
- Bush Penstemon leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sago Palm and Bush Penstemon
Care of Sago Palm and Bush Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sago Palm pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Prune twice a year and Bush Penstemon 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 Bush Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.