Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Japan
Southeastern Asia, China, Melanesia
Types
Metroxylon sagu,Cycas rumphii, Cycas rumphii,
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cliffs, Rocky areas, shaded fields, shores
Rainforest, Swamps, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
8-14
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Gold, Sandy Brown
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Purple, Indigo
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Circular
Palmate
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
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
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
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
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Cancer, Diuretic, Expectorant, treating tumours
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Shoots
Buds, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Grown for shade, Used to make baskets, brooms, hats, Useful for shade, Weaving into Mats and Bags
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, Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
CYCAS revoluta
LIVISTONA saribus
Common Name
King Sago, Sago Palm
Serdang, Taraw Palm
In Hindi
साबूदाना पाम
taraw palm
In German
Palmfarn
Taraw palme
In French
Sago Palm
Taraw palm
In Spanish
palma de sagú
Taraw palma
In Greek
φοίνικα σάγου
taraw παλάμη
In Portuguese
Sago palma
Taraw palma
In Polish
Sago Palm
Taraw palmowy
In Latin
sago Palmarum
taraw palmarum
Phylum
Cycadophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Cycadopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cycadaceae
Arecaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Corypheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Coryphoideae
Season and Care of Sago Palm and Serdang
Season and care of Sago Palm and Serdang is important to know. While considering everything about Sago Palm and Serdang Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sago Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Serdang season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sago Palm is Loam, Sand and for Serdang is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sago Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for Serdang is Acidic, Neutral.
Sago Palm and Serdang Physical Information
Sago Palm and Serdang physical information is very important for comparison. Sago Palm height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Serdang height is 122.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Sago Palm and Serdang are as follows:
Sago Palm flower color: Gold and Sandy Brown
Sago Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Serdang flower color: Yellow
- Serdang leaf color: Green
Care of Sago Palm and Serdang
Care of Sago Palm and Serdang include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sago Palm pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Prune twice a year and Serdang 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 Serdang needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.