Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
Metroxylon sagu,Cycas rumphii, Cycas rumphii,
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cliffs, Rocky areas, shaded fields, shores
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
8-10
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
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Circular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Rich
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Rich
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 to control growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Rust aphids, Scale
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Birds
Allergy
gastro-intestinal problems, Liver disease, Toxic
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Farmland, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Cancer, Diuretic, Expectorant, treating tumours
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, scurvy, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Shoots
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Cosmetics, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
CYCAS revoluta
Citrus limetta
Common Name
King Sago, Sago Palm
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
In Hindi
साबूदाना पाम
मौसम्बी
In German
Palmfarn
süße Limone
In French
Sago Palm
Citrus limetta
In Spanish
palma de sagú
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
In Greek
φοίνικα σάγου
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Sago palma
doce de limão
In Polish
Sago Palm
słodkie limonki
In Latin
sago Palmarum
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Cycadophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Cycadopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cycadales
Sapindales
Family
Cycadaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Citroideae
Season and Care of Sago Palm and Sweet Lime
Season and care of Sago Palm and Sweet Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Sago Palm and Sweet Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sago Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sago Palm is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Lime is Rich while the PH of soil for Sago Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Lime is Acidic.
Sago Palm and Sweet Lime Physical Information
Sago Palm and Sweet Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Sago Palm height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Sago Palm and Sweet Lime are as follows:
Sago Palm flower color: Gold and Sandy Brown
Sago Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sweet Lime flower color: White
- Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Care of Sago Palm and Sweet Lime
Care of Sago Palm and Sweet Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sago Palm pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Prune twice a year and Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Sago Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.