Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Palm or Cycad
Origin
United States, Southeastern United States
Japan
Types
Not Available
Metroxylon sagu,Cycas rumphii, Cycas rumphii,
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal sand dunes, Dry areas, moist forests, Wet lands
Cliffs, Rocky areas, shaded fields, shores
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
8-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Gold, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Olive, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Circular
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant, occasional watering once established
Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Birds
fungus, Rust aphids, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
gas, Heartburn, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
gastro-intestinal problems, Liver disease, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Unknown
Beautification, Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
chest congestion, Cough, Digestion problems, Inflammation, Sedative, Thyroid problems, Urinary problems
Astringent, Cancer, Diuretic, Expectorant, treating tumours
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Seeds, Shoots
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Used in herbal medicines
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
SERENOA repens
CYCAS revoluta
Common Name
Saw Palmetto
King Sago, Sago Palm
In Hindi
Serenoa
साबूदाना पाम
In German
Sägepalme
Palmfarn
In French
Serenoa repens
Sago Palm
In Spanish
Serenoa repens
palma de sagú
In Greek
Serenoa
φοίνικα σάγου
In Portuguese
Serenoa repens
Sago palma
In Polish
Serenoa
Sago Palm
In Latin
Serenoa
sago Palmarum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Cycadophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Cycadopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Cycadaceae
Genus
Serenoa Hook. f.
Cycas
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Trifolieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Coryphoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Saw Palmetto and Sago Palm
Season and care of Saw Palmetto and Sago Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Saw Palmetto and Sago Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saw Palmetto season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sago Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Saw Palmetto is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sago Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Saw Palmetto is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sago Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Saw Palmetto and Sago Palm Physical Information
Saw Palmetto and Sago Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Saw Palmetto height is 210.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Sago Palm height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Saw Palmetto and Sago Palm are as follows:
Saw Palmetto flower color: White
Saw Palmetto leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Sago Palm flower color: Gold and Sandy Brown
- Sago Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Saw Palmetto and Sago Palm
Care of Saw Palmetto and Sago Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Saw Palmetto pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sago Palm pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Prune twice a year. In summer Saw Palmetto needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sago Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.