Enjoy the tropical view at your home by growing an amazing Sago Palm.
Sago Palm leaves are pinnately compound, dark green color on a thick shaggy trunk. The trunk is very low to subterranean in young plants, but lengthens above ground with age. It grow out into a feather like rosette. The basal leaflets become more like spines.
Plant Specifications
Common Name
Sago palm,Cycas revoluta ,Sotetsu, King sago, Sago cycad, Japanese sago palm
Maximum Reachable Height
Up to 6 ft (1.8 m) indoors.
Sunlight
Natural bright light for atleast 6-7 hours is ideal for Cycas Plant growth.
Soil
Soil should be well drain and porus.
Watering
Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
Apply 1 cup (Approx. 50 ml) water when the top soil (3-4 inch) in pot feels dry to touch.
Apply water probably in the morning or evening time.
Do not overwater the plant.
As a rule of thumb, water the plant thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.
Application of Fertilizer
Before application of fertilizer loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture.
During the main growing season (January-march) feed the plant with organic fertilizer once a month.
Apply water immediately after application of fertilizer.
Plant Protection
Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the plants.
For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.
Don’ts
Do not over water the plant especially when pot does not have drainage holes.
keep away from the AC Vents.
Do not apply water on plant leaves.
Cycas Plant Care
Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:
Keep the plant in bright direct light.
Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
apply 1 cup (Approx. 50 ml) water when top soil (3-4 inches) feels dry to touch.
Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after receiving it.
Key requirements to keep plant healthy:
Sunlight
Natural direct bright light.
Watering
Apply 1 cup (Approx. 50 ml) water when the topsoil (3-4 inch) in pot feels dry to touch.
Soil
Soil should be well drain and porus.
Temperature
18-24 degree Celsius.
Fertilizer
Apply any organic fertilizer once a month.
Cycas Plant Special Feature
This species is not a true palm.
Cycas Plant Uses
Ornamental Use:
Used for various ornamental purpose
Sago palm also makes a great walkway border
Can be kept dwarfed by growing it in a small pot.
Disclaimer : The image is for reference purposes only. The actual product may vary in shape or appearance based on climate, age, height, etc.
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