Cycas revoluta, also known as king sago palm or simply sago palm, is a plant which is native to Nansei and Ryukyu islands in Japon, and to Southeastern China. It is usually 3 to 10 ft tall, and can sometimes reach up to 20 ft (6 m) tall. It is a long lived plant, and one of the most widely grown Cycas.
The sago palm can withstand brief frosts down to about 15°F (-9 to -10°C)
Leaves are deep green (young leaves being paler and more tender), and up to 3-5 ft (0,9 - 1,5 m) long. These feathery leaves look like fern leaves.
The sago palm produces cones. As Cycads are dioecious, both female and male plants are needed to get seeds.
Cycas revoluta requiert l'exposition suivante : lumière The sago palm needs a well-drained ground.
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Category - tree
Dimensions
Height 6.00 m
Width 2.00 m
Minimum temperatures
The plant is likely to die as soon as temperature is below -10.0 °C
Leaves and other aerial parts are damaged as soon as temperatures drops to -6.0 °C
Exposure - light
Leaves - evergreen
Flowers - Color(s) : brown
Propagation - offset, seeds The sago palm can be propagated by seeds, or by rooting the offshoots that occasionaly appear at the base of the mother plant. If propagated by seeds, it is advised to soak them in water for several days before sowing ; it will accelerate germination, which will require a few months.
Toxicity No or unknown toxicity.
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