Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Metroxylon sagu,Cycas rumphii, Cycas rumphii,
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cliffs, Rocky areas, shaded fields, shores
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Gold, Sandy Brown
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Circular
Acuminate
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought, Pollution
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
gastro-intestinal problems, Liver disease, Toxic
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Cancer, Diuretic, Expectorant, treating tumours
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Shoots
Not Available
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Showy Purposes
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
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CYCAS revoluta
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'
Common Name
King Sago, Sago Palm
Japanese Burberry
In Hindi
साबूदाना पाम
crimson pygmy
In German
Palmfarn
crimson pygmy
In French
Sago Palm
crimson pygmy
In Spanish
palma de sagú
crimson pygmy
In Greek
φοίνικα σάγου
crimson pygmy
In Portuguese
Sago palma
crimson pygmy
In Polish
Sago Palm
crimson pygmy
In Latin
sago Palmarum
crimson pygmy
Phylum
Cycadophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Cycadopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cycadales
Ranunculales
Family
Cycadaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sago Palm and Crimson Pygmy
Season and care of Sago Palm and Crimson Pygmy is important to know. While considering everything about Sago Palm and Crimson Pygmy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sago Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crimson Pygmy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sago Palm is Loam, Sand and for Crimson Pygmy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sago Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for Crimson Pygmy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sago Palm and Crimson Pygmy Physical Information
Sago Palm and Crimson Pygmy physical information is very important for comparison. Sago Palm height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Sago Palm and Crimson Pygmy are as follows:
Sago Palm flower color: Gold and Sandy Brown
Sago Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Crimson Pygmy flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Crimson Pygmy leaf color: Crimson and Dark Red
Care of Sago Palm and Crimson Pygmy
Care of Sago Palm and Crimson Pygmy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sago Palm pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Prune twice a year and Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Crimson Pygmy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.