Sago Palm
Cycas revoluta
Family: Cycadaceae
Sago Palm grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers sandy, well-drained soil. Water needs: Low to moderate.
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How to Grow Sago Palm
Sago Palm growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun to partial shade, soil conditions listed as Sandy, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 5.5-7.0, and Low to moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 8-11. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Sago Palm as 30-180 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Plant seed halfway into growing medium. Days to maturity are listed as Many years to mature size.
Plant Overview
Sago Palm (Cycas revoluta) is listed in the Cycadaceae family and categorized as a cycad with a perennial evergreen life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0246
- Family
- Cycadaceae
- Plant type
- Cycad
- Life cycle
- Perennial evergreen
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Sago Palm is listed for full sun to partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as low to moderate. The database soil reference is Sandy, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 8-11.
- Hardiness zones
- 8-11
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Sandy, well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 5.5-7.0
- Water needs
- Low to moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 30-180 days and the seed depth is Plant seed halfway into growing medium. Maturity guidance: Many years to mature size. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 30-180 days
- Seed depth
- Plant seed halfway into growing medium
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- Many years to mature size
Garden Information
- Toxicity / cautions
- Highly toxic if ingested, especially seeds
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.