Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Perennial
Origin
Japan
Hybrid origin, South Africa
Types
Metroxylon sagu,Cycas rumphii, Cycas rumphii,
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cliffs, Rocky areas, shaded fields, shores
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Gold, Sandy Brown
Light Purple, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Circular
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
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
Aphids, Caterpillars, Root rot, Spider mites, Stem rot, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
gastro-intestinal problems, Liver disease, Toxic
Not Available
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Shoots
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Air freshner, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., useful as a ground cover
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CYCAS revoluta
OSTEOSPERMUM 'Aksullo'
Common Name
King Sago, Sago Palm
African daisy, Blue-eyed daisy
In Hindi
साबूदाना पाम
Cape Daisy
In German
Palmfarn
Cape Daisy
In French
Sago Palm
Cape Daisy
In Spanish
palma de sagú
Margarita del Cabo
In Greek
φοίνικα σάγου
Cape Daisy
In Portuguese
Sago palma
Cape Daisy
In Polish
Sago Palm
Cape Daisy
In Latin
sago Palmarum
Cape Daisy
Phylum
Cycadophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Cycadopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cycadales
Asterales
Family
Cycadaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Calenduleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Sago Palm and Cape Daisy
Season and care of Sago Palm and Cape Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Sago Palm and Cape Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sago Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cape Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sago Palm is Loam, Sand and for Cape Daisy is Loam while the PH of soil for Sago Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for Cape Daisy is Neutral.
Sago Palm and Cape Daisy Physical Information
Sago Palm and Cape Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Sago Palm height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Cape Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Sago Palm and Cape Daisy are as follows:
Sago Palm flower color: Gold and Sandy Brown
Sago Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cape Daisy flower color: Light Purple and Purple
- Cape Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Sago Palm and Cape Daisy
Care of Sago Palm and Cape Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sago Palm pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Prune twice a year and Cape Daisy 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 Cape Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.