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Common Name: Japanese Sago Palm or King Sago Palm

Botanical Name: Cycas revoluta

Common Descriptions:

  • Drought Tolerant
  • Erosion Controlling

  • Evergreen

  • Flowering 

  • Frost Tolerant (15°F/-9°C)

  • High-Hedging 

  • Houseplant

  • Shrub

  • Tree

Average Width Growth:  5 Feet - 10 Feet

Average Height Growth: 10 Feet - 15 Feet

Plant Spacing: 6 Feet - 10 Feet

Root System: Vertical, Non-Invasive

Average Years for Maximum Growth: 20 Years - 50 Years

Hardy Zones: 8A - 11B

Sun Exposure: Partial Sun 

Soil Moisture: Humid - Well Drained

Applicable Soil: Gromulch or Potting Soil

Blooming Seasons: Summer - Early Fall

Fertilizing Seasons: Early Spring - Late Fall

Applicable Fertilizer: All Purpose 4-4-4

 

Medicinal Uses: None

Hazardous: Hazardous to animals. Hazardous to humans if ingested. 

Wildlife Attractions: Ants, Birds, or Cats

May Repel: N/A

 

General Plant Care Based on Experience:

  • Always water plants for the first three days after transplant.
  • Spring & Fall: Water every 2 - 3 days. Plants in containers will require water at least a day sooner. Always check soil moisture if you are unsure. Water every day during heat waves of temperatures above 90°F.
  • Summer: This is when temperatures rise above 90°F, therefore water every day.
  • Winter: Water once - twice a week. Always check soil moisture if you are unsure.
  • Plant is drought tolerant once established after 1 - 2 years.

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Nombre Común: Cica, Palma de Iglesia,Palma de Sagú, Sagú del Japón

Nombre Botánico: Cycas revoluta

King Sago Palm (Cica)

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