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Family: Cycadaceae
Location:
Sago palm resembles small palms; it is evergreen. It can slowly grow to 10' tall so consider the space around it when planting it. It is used for a tropical effect and also looks great in planters. In the low desert, light shade and additional moisture are best. It does best with well draining soil. Side sprouts can form multi-trunked individuals. Apply fertilizer at leaf expansion. This plant has few pests. The leaves and seeds are poisonous to animals. Sago palm is also used for bonsai. Established plants need little water and care. Information by: GardenSoft
Notes and Maintenance Tips: Hardy to 20f. Use balanced chemecal formula or organic food such as bonemeal or fish emulsion to strengthen plants against spider mites, scale, mealybugs, & aphids.
Plant Type
Palm
Height Range
6-12'
Width Range
6-12'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
Brown
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Poisonous
Sunset Zones
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Susceptibilities
n/a
Tolerances
Heat
Design Styles
Tropical
Accenting Features
Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Foundation, Swimming Pool, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Container
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Test
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