Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
Southeastern Asia
Types
Metroxylon sagu,Cycas rumphii, Cycas rumphii,
Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo, Umbrella bamboo
Habitat
Cliffs, Rocky areas, shaded fields, shores
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-6
12 - 8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Gold, Sandy Brown
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Circular
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
No need to prune, 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
Aphids, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Insects
Allergy
gastro-intestinal problems, Liver disease, Toxic
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Cancer, Diuretic, Expectorant, treating tumours
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Shoots
Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes
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, Tropical
Botanical Name
CYCAS revoluta
BAMBUSA lako
Common Name
King Sago, Sago Palm
Black Timber Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Timor Black Bamboo
In Hindi
साबूदाना पाम
तिमोर काला बांस
In German
Palmfarn
Timor-schwarzer Bambus
In French
Sago Palm
Timor bambou noir
In Spanish
palma de sagú
Timor Negro de bambú
In Greek
φοίνικα σάγου
Τιμόρ Μαύρο μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Sago palma
Timor Black Bamboo
In Polish
Sago Palm
Timor Czarny Bambus
In Latin
sago Palmarum
Timor Niger Bamboo
Phylum
Cycadophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Cycadopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cycadaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Poaceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Barnadesioideae
Season and Care of Sago Palm and Timor Black Bamboo
Season and care of Sago Palm and Timor Black Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Sago Palm and Timor Black Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sago Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Timor Black Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sago Palm is Loam, Sand and for Timor Black Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sago Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for Timor Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sago Palm and Timor Black Bamboo Physical Information
Sago Palm and Timor Black Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Sago Palm height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Timor Black Bamboo height is 1,520.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Sago Palm and Timor Black Bamboo are as follows:
Sago Palm flower color: Gold and Sandy Brown
Sago Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Timor Black Bamboo flower color: Yellow green
- Timor Black Bamboo leaf color: Green
Care of Sago Palm and Timor Black Bamboo
Care of Sago Palm and Timor Black Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sago Palm pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Prune twice a year and Timor Black Bamboo pruning is done No need to prune, 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 Timor Black Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.