Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Metroxylon sagu,Cycas rumphii, Cycas rumphii,
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cliffs, Rocky areas, shaded fields, shores
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Gold, Sandy Brown
White, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Circular
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Average Water Needs
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Rust aphids, Scale
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
gastro-intestinal problems, Liver disease, Toxic
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Cancer, Diuretic, Expectorant, treating tumours
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Shoots
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CYCAS revoluta
Brunfelsia pauciflora
Common Name
King Sago, Sago Palm
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
In Hindi
साबूदाना पाम
Raintree
In German
Palmfarn
raintree
In French
Sago Palm
raintree
In Spanish
palma de sagú
raintree
In Greek
φοίνικα σάγου
Raintree
In Portuguese
Sago palma
Raintree
In Polish
Sago Palm
Raintree
In Latin
sago Palmarum
Raintree
Phylum
Cycadophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Cycadopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cycadales
Solanales
Family
Cycadaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Petunioideae
Season and Care of Sago Palm and Raintree
Season and care of Sago Palm and Raintree is important to know. While considering everything about Sago Palm and Raintree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sago Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Raintree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sago Palm is Loam, Sand and for Raintree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sago Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral.
Sago Palm and Raintree Physical Information
Sago Palm and Raintree physical information is very important for comparison. Sago Palm height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Sago Palm and Raintree are as follows:
Sago Palm flower color: Gold and Sandy Brown
Sago Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
- Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sago Palm and Raintree
Care of Sago Palm and Raintree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sago Palm pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Prune twice a year and Raintree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Raintree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.