Sago palm

Sago palm is not a true palm, but rather belongs to an ancient group of plants called cycads. Its stiff leaves resemble those of palm or the fronds of a fern. It's easy to grow, thriving indoors or out. It grows well in the landscape or indoors in a container. Because the leaves are so stiff and can be sharp, it's best to keep this plant away from walkways or other areas where you may run into it.

Light:

Sun

Zones:

8-11

Plant Type:

Shrub,Indoor Plant

Plant Height:

4-15 feet tall

Plant Width:

4-12 feet wide

Landscape Uses:

Containers,Beds & Borders

Special Features:

Attractive Foliage,Drought Tolerant

Top Varieties

---

King sago palm

Cycas revoluta is the most common species. It is relatively small, growing 8 feet tall and wide. Slow-growing sago palm grows best in well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Sago palm makes a stately indoor plant in a bright spot. Zones 8-11
view >

Queen sago palm

Cycas rumphii is more treelike than king sago palm. It grows 15 feet tall and 12 feet wide with a swollen trunk 18 inches in diameter. Male plants may form side branches on the upper trunk or from the base. It is less hardy than king sago, growing in Zones 9-11.
view >

Propagation

---

Seed