Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Japan
Europe, Asia
Types
Metroxylon sagu,Cycas rumphii, Cycas rumphii,
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cliffs, Rocky areas, shaded fields, shores
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
5-8
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
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Circular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Rust aphids, Scale
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
gastro-intestinal problems, Liver disease, Toxic
Skin irritation
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Shoots
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Wildflower
Botanical Name
CYCAS revoluta
DIPSACUS fullonum
Common Name
King Sago, Sago Palm
Fuller's Teasel
In Hindi
साबूदाना पाम
Fuller's Teasel
In German
Palmfarn
Fullers Karde
In French
Sago Palm
Cardère à foulon
In Spanish
palma de sagú
Cardo de Fuller
In Greek
φοίνικα σάγου
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
In Portuguese
Sago palma
Carda de Fuller
In Polish
Sago Palm
Fullera Oset
In Latin
sago Palmarum
Teasel Fullonis
Phylum
Cycadophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Cycadopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cycadales
Dipsacales
Family
Cycadaceae
Dipsacaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Dipsacoideae
Properties of Sago Palm and Fuller's Teasel
Wondering what are the properties of Sago Palm and Fuller's Teasel? We provide you with everything About Sago Palm and Fuller's Teasel. Sago Palm has thorns and Fuller's Teasel 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 Fuller's Teasel 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 Fuller's Teasel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sago Palm and Fuller's Teasel
Season and care of Sago Palm and Fuller's Teasel is important to know. While considering everything about Sago Palm and Fuller's Teasel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sago Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fuller's Teasel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sago Palm is Loam, Sand and for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sago Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sago Palm and Fuller's Teasel Physical Information
Sago Palm and Fuller's Teasel physical information is very important for comparison. Sago Palm height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Sago Palm and Fuller's Teasel are as follows:
Sago Palm flower color: Gold and Sandy Brown
Sago Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
- Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Care of Sago Palm and Fuller's Teasel
Care of Sago Palm and Fuller's Teasel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sago Palm pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Prune twice a year and Fuller's Teasel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Sago Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.