Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Japan
South Africa
Types
Metroxylon sagu,Cycas rumphii, Cycas rumphii,
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cliffs, Rocky areas, shaded fields, shores
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Gold, Sandy Brown
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Circular
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
Water more in summer
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
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Rust aphids, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
gastro-intestinal problems, Liver disease, Toxic
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Cancer, Diuretic, Expectorant, treating tumours
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Shoots
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CYCAS revoluta
CLIVIA miniata
Common Name
King Sago, Sago Palm
Clivia
In Hindi
साबूदाना पाम
Clivia
In German
Palmfarn
Clivia
In French
Sago Palm
Clivia
In Spanish
palma de sagú
Clivia
In Greek
φοίνικα σάγου
κλίβια
In Portuguese
Sago palma
Clivia
In Polish
Sago Palm
Clivia
In Latin
sago Palmarum
Clivia
Phylum
Cycadophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Cycadopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cycadales
Asparagales
Family
Cycadaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sago Palm and Clivia
Season and care of Sago Palm and Clivia is important to know. While considering everything about Sago Palm and Clivia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sago Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Clivia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sago Palm is Loam, Sand and for Clivia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sago Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral.
Sago Palm and Clivia Physical Information
Sago Palm and Clivia physical information is very important for comparison. Sago Palm height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Sago Palm and Clivia are as follows:
Sago Palm flower color: Gold and Sandy Brown
Sago Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sago Palm and Clivia
Care of Sago Palm and Clivia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sago Palm pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Prune twice a year and Clivia 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 Clivia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.