Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
Southern Europe
Types
Metroxylon sagu,Cycas rumphii, Cycas rumphii,
Arundo, Carrizo
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cliffs, Rocky areas, shaded fields, shores
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-6
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Gold, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Circular
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
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
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
Requires a lot of watering
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
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Rust aphids, Scale
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
gastro-intestinal problems, Liver disease, Toxic
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Cancer, Diuretic, Expectorant, treating tumours
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Shoots
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CYCAS revoluta
ARUNDO donax
Common Name
King Sago, Sago Palm
Giant Reed
In Hindi
साबूदाना पाम
नरकट
In German
Palmfarn
Pfahlrohr
In French
Sago Palm
Arundo donax
In Spanish
palma de sagú
Arundo donax
In Greek
φοίνικα σάγου
Arundo donax
In Portuguese
Sago palma
Cana-do-reino
In Polish
Sago Palm
Lasecznica trzcinowata
In Latin
sago Palmarum
Arundo donax
Phylum
Cycadophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Cycadopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cycadales
Cyperales
Family
Cycadaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Not Available
Commelinids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sago Palm and Giant Reed
Season and care of Sago Palm and Giant Reed is important to know. While considering everything about Sago Palm and Giant Reed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sago Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sago Palm is Loam, Sand and for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sago Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sago Palm and Giant Reed Physical Information
Sago Palm and Giant Reed physical information is very important for comparison. Sago Palm height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Sago Palm and Giant Reed are as follows:
Sago Palm flower color: Gold and Sandy Brown
Sago Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
- Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Sago Palm and Giant Reed
Care of Sago Palm and Giant Reed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sago Palm pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Prune twice a year and Giant Reed pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, 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 Giant Reed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.