Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Palm or Cycad
Types
Metroxylon sagu,Cycas rumphii, Cycas rumphii,
Wild sago
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cliffs, Rocky areas, shaded fields, shores
Loamy soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
8-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Gold, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark 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
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
Requires watering in the growing season, 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, Alkaline
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Rust aphids, Scale
Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
gastro-intestinal problems, Liver disease, Toxic
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Cancer, Diuretic, Expectorant, treating tumours
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Shoots
Whole plant
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, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CYCAS revoluta
ZAMIA pumila
Common Name
King Sago, Sago Palm
Coontie
In Hindi
साबूदाना पाम
Coontie
In German
Palmfarn
Coontie
In French
Sago Palm
coontie
In Spanish
palma de sagú
coontie
In Greek
φοίνικα σάγου
Coontie
In Portuguese
Sago palma
Coontie
In Polish
Sago Palm
Coontie
In Latin
sago Palmarum
Coontie
Phylum
Cycadophyta
Cycadophyta
Class
Cycadopsida
Cycadopsida
Order
Cycadales
Cycadales
Family
Cycadaceae
Zamiaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Zamieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Zamioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sago Palm and Coontie
Season and care of Sago Palm and Coontie is important to know. While considering everything about Sago Palm and Coontie Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sago Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coontie season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sago Palm is Loam, Sand and for Coontie is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sago Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for Coontie is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sago Palm and Coontie Physical Information
Sago Palm and Coontie physical information is very important for comparison. Sago Palm height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Coontie height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Sago Palm and Coontie are as follows:
Sago Palm flower color: Gold and Sandy Brown
Sago Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Coontie flower color: Not Available
- Coontie leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sago Palm and Coontie
Care of Sago Palm and Coontie include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sago Palm pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Prune twice a year and Coontie pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sago Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coontie needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.