Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Perennial
Types
Metroxylon sagu,Cycas rumphii, Cycas rumphii,
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Habitat
Cliffs, Rocky areas, shaded fields, shores
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USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Gold, Sandy Brown
White, Lavender, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Circular
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Grafting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
gastro-intestinal problems, Liver disease, Toxic
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Cancer, Diuretic, Expectorant, treating tumours
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Shoots
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
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
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CYCAS revoluta
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
Common Name
King Sago, Sago Palm
Hosta
In Hindi
साबूदाना पाम
Hosta
In French
Sago Palm
Hosta
In Spanish
palma de sagú
Hosta
In Greek
φοίνικα σάγου
Hosta
In Portuguese
Sago palma
Hosta
In Polish
Sago Palm
Hosta
In Latin
sago Palmarum
strone
Phylum
Cycadophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Cycadopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cycadales
Asparagales
Family
Cycadaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Sago Palm and Hosta
Season and care of Sago Palm and Hosta is important to know. While considering everything about Sago Palm and Hosta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sago Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hosta season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sago Palm is Loam, Sand and for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sago Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sago Palm and Hosta Physical Information
Sago Palm and Hosta physical information is very important for comparison. Sago Palm height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Sago Palm and Hosta are as follows:
Sago Palm flower color: Gold and Sandy Brown
Sago Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
- Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Care of Sago Palm and Hosta
Care of Sago Palm and Hosta include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sago Palm pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Prune twice a year and Hosta 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 Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.