Prehistoric Plant
Light Preference/Tolerated (Bright Direct Light, Bright Indirect Light, Medium Light)
Below Average Watering Needs
Cactus Potting Soil
Mature Height 3 Feet

Sago Palm is a favorite indoor plant for any tropical plant collector. Cycas revoluta is not a true Palm and has been growing naturally in Japan and China since the Mesozoic Era. Cycads are a genus of plants that do not bear flowers but produce nuts in a cone similar to conifers. Cycads also have fronds like ferns and no branches or stems. Sago Palm is also known as King Sago and Japanese Funeral Palm.

Best Locations For Growing Sago Palm

Sago palm is very slow growing indoors and is often a favorite plant for Bonsai. Sago Palm likes to go outside for the summer, especially in areas with high humidity. Make sure to place it out of direct midday sun. Place these plants out of the way of foot traffic; their stiff, pokey fronds are painful to touch and all parts of the plant are toxic to humans and pets.

Sago Palm Sunlight Requirements

Indirect bright light keeps the fronds of Sago palm deep green. Lower lighting levels will slow down this already slow grower. An east- or west-facing window with only 3-4 hours of direct sunlight is perfect. Sago Palm needs part-sun to semi-shady conditions outside to protect the fronds from bleaching or burning.

Sago Palm Care

Sago Palm likes to dry out between waterings but also wants to stay consistently moist. Potting soil made for Cacti and Succulents has the fast drainage that the roots need. Repotting will not be required very often. This plant is such a slow grower that in most years, it will only produce one frond. Unglazed terra cotta pots will give the roots the much needed air circulation; plastic pots retain too much moisture. Always wear long sleeves and gloves when repotting; the fronds are tough and prickly.

Watering Sago Palm

Sago palm needs to dry out between waterings. A thorough watering 1-2 times a week during the summer will be needed. Watering can be reduced to every 10-14 days in the winter. Sago Palm appreciates high humidity while indoors, especially in the winter. Placing a tray with 2-3 inches of pebbles under the pot will slowly release humidity while keeping the pot out of standing water.

Feeding Sago Palm

Fertilizer only needs to be applied during the spring and summer. Once a month, water with a diluted, liquid succulent and cactus formulation.

Sago Palm Information

Light Exposure: Bright Direct Light, Bright Indirect Light, Medium Light

Care Requirements: Easy

Watering Requirements: Below Average - Let the soil dry completely, then, water deeply.

Pet Friendly: No

Kid Friendly: No

Air Purifier: Moderate

Habit: Clumping

Growth Rate: Slow

Mature Height: 2.5-3 feet

Mature Spread: 2.5-3 feet

Flowering: Yes

Flower Color(s): Brown

Flower Shade/Description: Brown Inflorescence

Fragrant:

Foliage Type:

Foliage Color(s): Green

Foliage Description: Glossy, Dark Green

Temperature: 65° - 85°F (18° - 29°C)

Humidity: Above Average (60% - 80%)

Common Name: Sago Palm

Other Name(s): Sago, Sago Cycad, Japanese Sago Palm

Scientific Name: Cycas revoluta

Plant Type: House Plant

SKU:: Palm_Sago-HP

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

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Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.

We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location

Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.

Sago Palm