Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Palm or Cycad
Types
Metroxylon sagu,Cycas rumphii, Cycas rumphii,
Alexandra King palm, Purple King Palm
Habitat
Cliffs, Rocky areas, shaded fields, shores
Clay soil areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Gold, Sandy Brown
Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Red, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Circular
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year
Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Rust aphids, Scale
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Beetles, Mice, Moths
Allergy
gastro-intestinal problems, Liver disease, Toxic
breathing problems, Pollen, Runny nose, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Cancer, Diuretic, Expectorant, treating tumours
Antibacterial, Anti-fungal, Bone disorders, Chronic fatigue, Cyanide Poisoning, Emmoiliant, High cholestrol, Malaria, Metabolic disorders, Piles, Vitamin A, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Shoots
Fruits, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, For making oil, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads, Wax
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, Tropical
Botanical Name
CYCAS revoluta
ARCHONTOPHOENIX cunninghamiana
Common Name
King Sago, Sago Palm
Bangalow Palm, King Palm, Piccabeen Palm
In Hindi
साबूदाना पाम
Palm
In French
Sago Palm
Paume
In Spanish
palma de sagú
Palma
In Greek
φοίνικα σάγου
Παλάμη
In Portuguese
Sago palma
Palma
In Polish
Sago Palm
Palma
In Latin
sago Palmarum
Vero
Phylum
Cycadophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Cycadopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cycadaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Cycas
Archontophoenix
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Areceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Arecoideae
Season and Care of Sago Palm and King Palm
Season and care of Sago Palm and King Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Sago Palm and King Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sago Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and King Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sago Palm is Loam, Sand and for King Palm is Loam while the PH of soil for Sago Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for King Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Sago Palm and King Palm Physical Information
Sago Palm and King Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Sago Palm height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas King Palm height is 152.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Sago Palm and King Palm are as follows:
Sago Palm flower color: Gold and Sandy Brown
Sago Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
King Palm flower color: Purple and Lavender
- King Palm leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Sago Palm and King Palm
Care of Sago Palm and King Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sago Palm pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Prune twice a year and King Palm pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds. In summer Sago Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer King Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.