Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China, Melanesia
Japan
Types
Not available
Metroxylon sagu,Cycas rumphii, Cycas rumphii,
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rainforest, Swamps, Tropical rainforest
Cliffs, Rocky areas, shaded fields, shores
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-14
8-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Gold, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Indigo
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark 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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
Red blotch
fungus, Rust aphids, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
gastro-intestinal problems, Liver disease, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Astringent, Cancer, Diuretic, Expectorant, treating tumours
Part of Plant Used
Buds, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds, Shoots
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used to make baskets, brooms, hats, Useful for shade, Weaving into Mats and Bags
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, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
LIVISTONA saribus
CYCAS revoluta
Common Name
Serdang, Taraw Palm
King Sago, Sago Palm
In Hindi
taraw palm
साबूदाना पाम
In German
Taraw palme
Palmfarn
In French
Taraw palm
Sago Palm
In Spanish
Taraw palma
palma de sagú
In Greek
taraw παλάμη
φοίνικα σάγου
In Portuguese
Taraw palma
Sago palma
In Polish
Taraw palmowy
Sago Palm
In Latin
taraw palmarum
sago Palmarum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Cycadophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Cycadopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Cycadaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Corypheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Coryphoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Serdang and Sago Palm
Season and care of Serdang and Sago Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Serdang and Sago Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Serdang season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sago Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Serdang is Loam, Sand and for Sago Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Serdang is Acidic, Neutral and for Sago Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Serdang and Sago Palm Physical Information
Serdang and Sago Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Serdang height is 122.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Sago Palm height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Serdang and Sago Palm are as follows:
Serdang flower color: Yellow
Serdang leaf color: Green
Sago Palm flower color: Gold and Sandy Brown
- Sago Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Serdang and Sago Palm
Care of Serdang and Sago Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Serdang 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 Serdang 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.