Cycas revoluta

Sago Palm

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Dioecious cycad with stiff, glossy dark green pinnate leaves radiating from a thick, trunk-like caudex. Slow-growing, often mistaken for palms but belongs to an ancient order of gymnosperms native to Japan.
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Plant Details

Common Name Sago Palm
Family Cycadaceae
Genus Cycas
Species Revoluta
Origin Japan
Blooming Rare indoors; dioecious male and female cones appear in summer
Leaf Color Dark green to glossy grey-green
Sunlight Shade / Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining cactus or succulent mix, sandy loam preferred for drainage

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Watering

Allow soil to dry completely between waterings, reduce significantly in winter dormancy to prevent rot

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers bright indirect to full sun, requires good ventilation and light exposure

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Fertilization

Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring, low nitrogen tolerance required for optimal health

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Pruning

Remove yellowing lower fronds only at base, avoid cutting green tissue near crown

Pest Control Mealybug Scale Insect Thrip

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1500 – 30000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
800 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
15% – 40%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
350 – 2000
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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