Sago palm
Cycas revoluta · Family Cycadaceae
Also known as: cycad, cycas revoluta, king sago
- Light
- Bright indirect to full sun
- Watering
- Every 10 days
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Pet-safe
- No, keep it away from cats and dogs
Care
Where to put it
A bright windowsill, conservatory or summer patio.
Light
Bright light to full sun. Very toxic to pets if chewed.
Watering
Water only when the compost is dry. Slow-growing and easily overwatered.
About the plant
Although it looks like a palm, the sago palm belongs to a very ancient group of plants, the cycads. It has stiff, glossy leaves in a rosette and grows very slowly, producing few leaves a year. It does well in large pots.
Origin
Native to southern Japan, including the Ryukyu Islands, where it grows on slopes and in coastal areas.
What it likes
- Lots of light, with gentle sun
- Sandy, free-draining compost
- Infrequent watering
What it dislikes
- Too much water
- Deep shade
- Access by pets
Did you know?
Cycads already existed in the age of the dinosaurs, which is why they are called living fossils.
