Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Palm or Cycad
  
Fruit
  
Origin
Japan
  
Southeastern Asia, Japan
  
Types
Metroxylon sagu,Cycas rumphii, Cycas rumphii,
  
Clementines, dancy, fallglo, lee
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Cliffs, Rocky areas, shaded fields, shores
  
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
  
8-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-6
  
10-8
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Gold, Sandy Brown
  
White, Red, Purple
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Orange Red
  
Green, Orange
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Circular
  
Lance shaped
  
Thorns
Yes
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings
  
Grafting, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
  
Average Water Needs, occasional watering once established, Water more in summer
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
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
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
20-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Rust aphids, Scale
  
Aphids, Beetles, Earwigs, Leafminers, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
  
Cold climate, Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Beetles, Birds, Butterflies, Insects, Leaf Hoppers, Rabbits
  
Allergy
gastro-intestinal problems, Liver disease, Toxic
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Glowing Skin, Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Cancer, Diuretic, Expectorant, treating tumours
  
Aging, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Skin Disorders
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Shoots
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
  
Used for its medicinal properties
  
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
  
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
  
Botanical Name
CYCAS revoluta
  
CITRUS reticulata 'Armstrong'
  
Common Name
King Sago, Sago Palm
  
Armstrong Tangerine, Tangerine
  
In Hindi
साबूदाना पाम
  
संतरा
  
In German
Palmfarn
  
Mandarine
  
In French
Sago Palm
  
mandarine
  
In Spanish
palma de sagú
  
mandarina
  
In Greek
φοίνικα σάγου
  
μανταρίνι
  
In Portuguese
Sago palma
  
tangerina
  
In Polish
Sago Palm
  
mandarynka
  
In Latin
sago Palmarum
  
Tangerine
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Cycadophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Cycadopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Cycadales
  
Sapindales
  
Family
Cycadaceae
  
Rutaceae
  
Genus
Cycas
  
Citrus
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Sago Palm and Tangerine
Season and care of Sago Palm and Tangerine is important to know. While considering everything about Sago Palm and Tangerine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sago Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tangerine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sago Palm is Loam, Sand and for Tangerine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sago Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for Tangerine is Acidic, Neutral.
Sago Palm and Tangerine Physical Information
Sago Palm and Tangerine physical information is very important for comparison. Sago Palm height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Tangerine height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Sago Palm and Tangerine are as follows:
Sago Palm flower color: Gold and Sandy Brown
Sago Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tangerine flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Tangerine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sago Palm and Tangerine
Care of Sago Palm and Tangerine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sago Palm pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Prune twice a year and Tangerine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning. In summer Sago Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tangerine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.