Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Japan
Hybrid origin
Types
Metroxylon sagu,Cycas rumphii, Cycas rumphii,
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cliffs, Rocky areas, shaded fields, shores
Coastal sand dunes, moist forests, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-6
Not Available
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Gold, Sandy Brown
White
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
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Circular
Oval Spiny Leaves
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Drought Tolerant
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
Clay, 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
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
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Cancer, Diuretic, Expectorant, treating tumours
Cold, epilepsy, Itching, Malaria, Pneumonia
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Shoots
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Decoration Purposes, Used as a dyestuff, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in making tea
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CYCAS revoluta
ILEX 'Dragon Lady'
Common Name
King Sago, Sago Palm
Dragon Lady Holly
In Hindi
साबूदाना पाम
dragon lady holly
In German
Palmfarn
dragon lady holly
In French
Sago Palm
dragon lady holly
In Spanish
palma de sagú
dragon lady holly
In Greek
φοίνικα σάγου
dragon lady holly
In Portuguese
Sago palma
dragon lady holly
In Polish
Sago Palm
dragon lady holly
In Latin
sago Palmarum
dragon lady holly
Phylum
Cycadophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Cycadopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cycadales
Celastrales
Family
Cycadaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Sago Palm and Dragon Lady Holly
Wondering what are the properties of Sago Palm and Dragon Lady Holly? We provide you with everything About Sago Palm and Dragon Lady Holly. Sago Palm has thorns and Dragon Lady Holly doesn't have thorns. Also Sago Palm does not have fragrant flowers. Sago Palm has allergic reactions like gastro-intestinal problems, Liver disease and Toxic and Dragon Lady Holly has allergic reactions like gastro-intestinal problems, Liver disease and Toxic. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Sago Palm and Dragon Lady Holly and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sago Palm and Dragon Lady Holly
Season and care of Sago Palm and Dragon Lady Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Sago Palm and Dragon Lady Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sago Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dragon Lady Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sago Palm is Loam, Sand and for Dragon Lady Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sago Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for Dragon Lady Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
Sago Palm and Dragon Lady Holly Physical Information
Sago Palm and Dragon Lady Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Sago Palm height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Dragon Lady Holly height is 460.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Sago Palm and Dragon Lady Holly are as follows:
Sago Palm flower color: Gold and Sandy Brown
Sago Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Dragon Lady Holly flower color: White
- Dragon Lady Holly leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sago Palm and Dragon Lady Holly
Care of Sago Palm and Dragon Lady Holly include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sago Palm pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Prune twice a year and Dragon Lady Holly 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 Dragon Lady Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.