Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States
Japan
Types
Not Available
Metroxylon sagu,Cycas rumphii, Cycas rumphii,
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, open Woodlands, Wood Margins
Cliffs, Rocky areas, shaded fields, shores
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 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, Light Pink
Gold, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance-shaped to oblong
Circular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Complete balanced fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Root rot
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, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen
gastro-intestinal problems, Liver disease, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Wild gardens
Beautification, Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tooth ache
Astringent, Cancer, Diuretic, Expectorant, treating tumours
Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves, Seeds, Shoots
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON digitalis 'Husker Red'
CYCAS revoluta
Common Name
Husker Red Penstemon, Talus Slope Penstemon
King Sago, Sago Palm
In Hindi
Talus Slope Penstemon
साबूदाना पाम
In German
Gehängeschutt Penstemon
Palmfarn
In French
Talus Slope Penstemon
Sago Palm
In Spanish
Astrágalo pendiente Penstemon
palma de sagú
In Greek
Αστράγαλος Κλίση Penstemon
φοίνικα σάγου
In Portuguese
Talus Penstemon Slope
Sago palma
In Polish
Talus Slope Penstemon
Sago Palm
In Latin
Talus Clivo Persicaria
sago Palmarum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Cycadophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Cycadopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Cycadales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Cycadaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Sago Palm
Season and care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Sago Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Talus Slope Penstemon and Sago Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Talus Slope Penstemon season is Spring and Summer and Sago Palm season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Talus Slope Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Sago Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Talus Slope Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sago Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Talus Slope Penstemon and Sago Palm Physical Information
Talus Slope Penstemon and Sago Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Talus Slope Penstemon height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Sago Palm height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Talus Slope Penstemon and Sago Palm are as follows:
Talus Slope Penstemon flower color: White and Light Pink
Talus Slope Penstemon leaf color: Dark Red
Sago Palm flower color: Gold and Sandy Brown
- Sago Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Sago Palm
Care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Sago Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Talus Slope Penstemon 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 Talus Slope Penstemon 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.