Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Metroxylon sagu,Cycas rumphii, Cycas rumphii,
Pednem Keri, Kasarpal, Parashte
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cliffs, Rocky areas, shaded fields, shores
Foot Hills, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
9-11
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Gold, Sandy Brown
Dark Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Burgundy
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Circular
Oblong-lanceolate
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Needs more water during establishment
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
Leafminers, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
gastro-intestinal problems, Liver disease, Toxic
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Good for skin and hair, Hair Conditioner, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Cancer, Diuretic, Expectorant, treating tumours
Anthelmintic, Antitumor, Astringent, Cardiotonic, Dysentry, Indigestion
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Shoots
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Edible syrup, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
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
Fruit, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
CYCAS revoluta
Garcinia indica
Common Name
King Sago, Sago Palm
Kokum
In Hindi
साबूदाना पाम
Kokum
In French
Sago Palm
Kokum
In Spanish
palma de sagú
Kokum
In Greek
φοίνικα σάγου
Kokum
In Portuguese
Sago palma
Kokum
In Polish
Sago Palm
Kokum
In Latin
sago Palmarum
Kokum
Phylum
Cycadophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Cycadopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cycadaceae
Zamiaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Garcinieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Clusioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sago Palm and Kokum
Season and care of Sago Palm and Kokum is important to know. While considering everything about Sago Palm and Kokum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sago Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kokum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sago Palm is Loam, Sand and for Kokum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sago Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for Kokum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sago Palm and Kokum Physical Information
Sago Palm and Kokum physical information is very important for comparison. Sago Palm height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Kokum height is 500.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Sago Palm and Kokum are as follows:
Sago Palm flower color: Gold and Sandy Brown
Sago Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Kokum flower color: Dark Pink
- Kokum leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Copper
Care of Sago Palm and Kokum
Care of Sago Palm and Kokum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sago Palm pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Prune twice a year and Kokum 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 Kokum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.