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Common Name: |
King Sago
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| Scientific Name: |
Cycas Revoluta
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| Type of Plant: |
Tropical/Cycad
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| Description: |
Very primitive, slow growing seed plant with a rugged trunk, topped with stiff, deep green semi-glossy, feathery like leaves.
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| Height: |
10-20’
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Width: |
Trunk can grow to 1”-12” diameter, leaves grow to 20-60” long
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| Blooming: |
Females produce flower
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Fruit:
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Male produce cone
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| Climate Requirements: |
Heat tolerant, cold tolerant and drought tolerant once established. Prefers full sun, but can withstand partial shade.
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| Care Requirements: |
Very low maintenance, but needs well drained soil.
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Special Needs: |
None |
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Special Uses/Attributes: |
Heavily used commercially as an accent or ornamental plant and it can also be grown indoors as a potted plant w/ bright sun light.
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Florida Native: |
No |
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FYI: |
Often referred to as a King Sago “Palm.” However, it is not a palm, but a cycad (seed bearing plant.)
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