Sago Palm
Sago palm is easy to care for but its leaves are nevertheless easily damaged and it should therefore be treated carefully.
The sago palm is not a palm, but a primitive relative of coniferous plants. It bears huge, fernlike leaves from two to six feet long, eventually forming a thick trunk composed of rusty colored scales. The leaflets are hard and shiny and look impervious to damage, but are in fact easily bruised. A whole circle of new leaves appears at one time.
Purchase a sago palm of the desired size and height, since it grows extremely slowly.
Sago Palm Quick FactsScientific Name: Cycas revoluta
Common Names: Sago Palm, Cycad
Light Requirement for Sago Palm: Full Sun to Bright Light
Water Requirement for Sago Palm: Drench, Let Dry
Humidity for Sago Palm: Average Home
Temperature for Sago Palm: House to Cool
Fertilizer for Sago Palm: Balanced
Potting Mix for Sago Palm: All-Purpose
Propagation of Sago Palm: Seed
Decorative Use for Sago Palm: Floor, Table
Care Rating for Sago Palm: Easy
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