Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Metroxylon sagu,Cycas rumphii, Cycas rumphii,
Cherry laurel, California Bay Laurel, Spotted laurel
Habitat
Cliffs, Rocky areas, shaded fields, shores
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Gold, Sandy Brown
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green, Tan, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green, Tan
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Grafting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, occasional watering once established
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year
Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Rust aphids, Scale
Beetles, Fusarium wilt, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
gastro-intestinal problems, Liver disease, Toxic
allergic conjunctivitis, Nausea, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Cancer, Diuretic, Expectorant, treating tumours
Acne, Cancer, Diarrhea, Emollient, Migraines, Oral health, treating poison ivy
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Shoots
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Florist trade and landscaping, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
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, Foundation, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CYCAS revoluta
Laurus nobilis
Common Name
King Sago, Sago Palm
Sweetbay
In Hindi
साबूदाना पाम
Laurus nobilis
In German
Palmfarn
Echter Lorbeer
In French
Sago Palm
Laurus nobilis
In Spanish
palma de sagú
Laurus nobilis
In Greek
φοίνικα σάγου
Laurus nobilis
In Portuguese
Sago palma
Loureiro
In Polish
Sago Palm
Wawrzyn szlachetny
In Latin
sago Palmarum
Laurus nobilis
Phylum
Cycadophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Cycadopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cycadaceae
Magnoliaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Sago Palm and Sweetbay
Season and care of Sago Palm and Sweetbay is important to know. While considering everything about Sago Palm and Sweetbay Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sago Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweetbay season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sago Palm is Loam, Sand and for Sweetbay is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sago Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweetbay is Acidic, Neutral.
Sago Palm and Sweetbay Physical Information
Sago Palm and Sweetbay physical information is very important for comparison. Sago Palm height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Sweetbay height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Sago Palm and Sweetbay are as follows:
Sago Palm flower color: Gold and Sandy Brown
Sago Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sweetbay flower color: White and Ivory
- Sweetbay leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Silver
Care of Sago Palm and Sweetbay
Care of Sago Palm and Sweetbay include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sago Palm pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Prune twice a year and Sweetbay pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, 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 Sweetbay needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.