Sago Palms

Image by Sergii Batechenkov Frizzle top is the name of the condition often seen in manganese deficient sagos. Manganese is a micronutrient found in the soil that is important to palms and sago palms. Read on…

Image by rodho Sago palms look like palm trees, but they are not true palm trees. They are cycads, a type of plant with a unique reproductive process somewhat like that of ferns. Sago palm plants live many…

Image by Florida Division of Plant Industry , Fla Dept of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Bugwood.org Are you wondering how to treat sago palm problems showing up on your tree? Sago palms aren’t actually…

Image by chuyu Sago palms actually aren’t palms but ancient ferny plants called cycads. However, to remain a healthy green, they need the same type of fertilizer that genuine palms do. To find out more about…

Image by kornyeyeva Sago palms can be a beautiful addition to landscapes in tropical zones. They can also be large dramatic houseplants in cooler climates. Though, sago palms are actually in the cycad family…

Image by IgorSPb The sago palm (Cycas revoluta) is not really a palm tree. But it looks like one. This tropical looking plant hails from the Far East. It reaches 6’ (1.8 m.) in height and can spread 6-8’ (1.8…

Image by jaycriss Sago palms are native to southern Japan. Oddly, these plants aren’t even palms but are cycads, a group of plants that predate the dinosaurs. Can Sagos grow in the garden? Growing Sago palms…

Image by JaneSheldon Despite the name, sago palms are not actually palm trees. This means that, unlike most palms, sago palms can suffer if watered too much. That being said, they might need more water than…

Image by ehrlif Sago palms are one of the surviving wonders of a time when dinosaurs roamed the earth. These ancient plants have been found fossilized from the Mesozoic era. They are not truly palms but…

Image by Photographer Sago palms are excellent landscape plants in warm to temperate climates and as interior potted specimens. Sagos are relatively easy to grow but have some specific growing requirements…