Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Not available
Metroxylon sagu,Cycas rumphii, Cycas rumphii,
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Cliffs, Rocky areas, shaded fields, shores
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-15
Sunset Zone
H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green
Gold, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Circular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Loam
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
slow-release fertilizers
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
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
gastro-intestinal problems, Liver disease, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beautification, Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial
Astringent, Cancer, Diuretic, Expectorant, treating tumours
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Seeds, Shoots
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
BREYNIA disticha
CYCAS revoluta
Common Name
Snow Bush
King Sago, Sago Palm
In Hindi
बर्फ बुश
साबूदाना पाम
In German
Schnee Bush
Palmfarn
In French
neige Bush
Sago Palm
In Spanish
nieve Bush
palma de sagú
In Greek
χιόνι Μπους
φοίνικα σάγου
In Portuguese
neve de Bush
Sago palma
In Polish
Śnieg Bush
Sago Palm
In Latin
Aequaliter Nubila Bush
sago Palmarum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Cycadophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Cycadopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Cycadales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Cycadaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Phyllantheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Antidesmatoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Snow Bush and Sago Palm
Season and care of Snow Bush and Sago Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Snow Bush and Sago Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snow Bush season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Sago Palm season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Snow Bush is Loam and for Sago Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Snow Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sago Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Snow Bush and Sago Palm Physical Information
Snow Bush and Sago Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Snow Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Sago Palm height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Snow Bush and Sago Palm are as follows:
Snow Bush flower color: Green
Snow Bush leaf color: White, Green, Light Green and Ivory
Sago Palm flower color: Gold and Sandy Brown
- Sago Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Snow Bush and Sago Palm
Care of Snow Bush and Sago Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snow Bush 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 Snow Bush 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.