Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Perennial
Types
Metroxylon sagu,Cycas rumphii, Cycas rumphii,
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cliffs, Rocky areas, shaded fields, shores
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
7-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Gold, Sandy Brown
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Circular
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Rust aphids, Scale
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
gastro-intestinal problems, Liver disease, Toxic
no allergic reactions
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
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Shoots
Flower Stalk
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
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CYCAS revoluta
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
King Sago, Sago Palm
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
साबूदाना पाम
Matilija Poppy
In German
Palmfarn
Matilija Poppy
In French
Sago Palm
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
palma de sagú
Matilija amapola
In Greek
φοίνικα σάγου
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
Sago palma
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
Sago Palm
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
sago Palmarum
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Cycadophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Cycadopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cycadales
Papaverales
Family
Cycadaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Papaveroideae
Properties of Sago Palm and Matilija Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Sago Palm and Matilija Poppy? We provide you with everything About Sago Palm and Matilija Poppy. Sago Palm has thorns and Matilija Poppy 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 Matilija Poppy 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 Matilija Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sago Palm and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Sago Palm and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Sago Palm and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sago Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Matilija Poppy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sago Palm is Loam, Sand and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sago Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Sago Palm and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Sago Palm and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Sago Palm height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Sago Palm and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Sago Palm flower color: Gold and Sandy Brown
Sago Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Sago Palm and Matilija Poppy
Care of Sago Palm and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sago Palm pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Prune twice a year and Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Sago Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.