Sago Palm - Cycas Revoluta

Cycas Revoluta

Living fossil from dinosaur era, hard glossy leaves ideal for zen gardens and prestigious venues.

Product Information

Latin Name Cycas Revoluta
Category Yucca & Cycas
Stock Code BTN-016
Height 0.5-2 m
Pot Type Plastic / Ceramic
Sale Type Single

Features

Climate Resistance High (-10°C / 14°F)
Watering Needs Low (little water)
Sun Requirement Full Sun / Partial Shade
Usage Area Indoor and Outdoor
Growth Rate Very Slow
Lifespan 100+ years

Product Description

Sago Palm (Cycas Revoluta), native to Japan, is a unique plant known as 'living fossil' with 200 million year history. Not a true palm, belongs to cycad family. Provides miniature palm appearance with stiff, symmetrical leaf rosette and thick, pineapple-like trunk. With very slow growth, long lifespan and durability, valuable choice for prestigious venues, zen gardens and collections.

Detailed Specifications

Leaf Form Feathery, stiff, symmetrical rosette
Trunk Thick, rough, pineapple-like
Growth Rate 2-5 cm per year, 1-2 leaves per year
Maximum Height 2-3 m (over centuries)
Lifespan 100-200+ years

Care & Growing

Watering

Water after soil completely dries. Very little water in winter. Overwatering causes root rot.

Soil

Well-drained, sandy soil mix. Cactus or palm soil suitable.

Fertilizing

Slow-release fertilizer 2-3 times per year in spring/summer. Excess fertilizer causes yellowing.

Pruning

Only cut browning old leaves at base. Don't cut green leaves.

Winter Preparation

Tolerates to -10°C but protect from frost. Cover or bring inside in harsh winters.

Usage Areas

  • Zen and Japanese gardens
  • Prestigious villa and residence entrances
  • Luxury hotel and resort areas
  • Minimalist modern landscaping
  • Terrace decoration in large pots
  • Collection gardens
  • Botanical gardens

Frequently Asked Questions

No, belongs to cycad family. From a group of primitive plants that lived during dinosaur era, long before palms.

Very slow. 2-5 cm and 1-2 new leaves per year. A 10 year old plant can still be small.

Yes, especially seeds are very toxic. Dangerous for pets and children. Can cause liver damage if eaten.

Can be from overwatering, nutrient deficiency or too low light. Natural yellowing of old leaves is normal.

Yes, lives in bright light locations. But doesn't grow as strong as outdoors. Moving outside in summer is beneficial.

Delivery and Logistics

Our Sago Palms available in different age and size options. Large specimens require special packaging and shipping.

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