Mar 11, 2025 · Sago palm is a low-growing plant with long green fronds, and despite its common name, it's not a true palm tree. Sago palm is more closely related to a conifer, and it grows best in warm, humid conditions, and requires four to six hours daily of dappled sunlight, acidic soil, and consistent temperatures.

Jul 26, 2021 · The sago palm is a popular houseplant known for its feathery-like foliage and ease of care. While the name might imply that it is a palm, this plant is actually considered a cycad. Learn more about its care here.

Feb 5, 2025 · The sago palm may look like a tiny palm tree with its glossy, stiff fronds, but it is not a palm tree at all. Sago palms are cycads, some of the most ancient plants, dating back to prehistoric times. They are easy to grow indoors as houseplants or outdoors in …

The plant: Sago Palm is a palm-like evergreen perennial that is native to China and Japan. It forms a very attractive rosette of shiny, arching, pinnate leaves, up to 2-5 ft. long (60-150 cm), atop a rugged upright trunk. Each leaf is divided into many narrow, leathery, spiny-tipped, deep green leaflets adorned with revolute edges.

Sep 9, 2024 · I have three sago palms in my yard and years of experience caring for them. I'm going to share: How I care for mine, including a step-by-step tutorial on trimming; My experience with having dogs and sago palms in the same yard; The differences between the male and female plants (king sago and queen sago) Some tips on how to acquire a pup plant ...

Sep 12, 2020 · Sago palms (Cycas revoluta) are evergreen, slow-growing tropical plants with long arching green palm-like fronds or branches. Sago palms have a thick shaggy or hairy looking trunk. Sago palms are not true palm trees, but rather a type of ornamental cycad. Easy-to-grow sago palms are also called king sago, cycad palm, sago cycad, or Japanese ...

Nov 13, 2024 · Prehistoric and even exotic, sago palms conjure images of warm tropical places. With its feathery foliage, it's a popular houseplant in non-tropical zones—bringing flair, interest, and sturdiness to any room.

Jan 26, 2025 · Sago palms are a striking tropical with a rosette of fronded leaves. In the garden or as a houseplant, they make a long-lasting feature. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores how to incorporate the handsome and historic specimen into your collection.

Jun 29, 2019 · For an impressive dose of prehistoric drama, consider sago palm. The Cycad genus in the Cycadaceae family includes over 100 species, with the most common being Cycas revoluta or the king sago, the main focus of this article.

Apr 30, 2024 · A Sago Palm, scientifically known as Cycas revoluta, is a slow-growing plant that resembles palm trees and is prized for creating a tropical ambiance in landscapes. How do you plant a Sago Palm? To plant a Sago Palm, select a location with well-draining soil …