Product Description:
The sago palm (Cycas revoluta) is a popular houseplant known for its feathery foliage and ease of care. In fact, this is a great plant for beginners and makes an interesting addition to nearly any room. It can even be grown outdoors. While the name might imply that it is a palm, this plant is actually considered a cycad, one of the oldest groups of plants dating back to prehistoric times. Topping the trunk is a rosette of shiny, stiff, narrow fronds arching slightly at their tips. Although the rigid leaves appear tough, they are easily damaged and should be handled carefully. It’s an easy going, almost maintenance free indoor plant, that tends to create a perfect fit for those hectic households which don’t have much time for houseplant care or attention but when you just wants omething green (and very easy) around.
Water:
Water thoroughly and allow the soil to dry out a bit between watering’s, but don’t allow it to dry out completely. Water less in winter when growth is slower. Provide good drainage.
Light:
Bright light with some direct sun. Turn the pot a quarter turn at least once a week during the growing season. Otherwise, the plant will lean toward the light source.
Humidity:
This tropical native prefers relative humidity above 50%. You can set it on a tray of wet pebbles to raise the humidity around it.
Temperature:
Normal room temperatures 65-75 F/18-24 C
Soil:
Cactus potting mix works well for fast drainage. Or combine 2 parts peat-moss based potting mix and 1 part horticultural sand or perlite.
Fertilizer:
Feed monthly spring through fall with a liquid fertilizer (such as 18-6-18) diluted by half. Only fertilize when watering to avoid fertilizer burn. A slow-release fertilizer also works well, but I only use half the amount recommended on the package.
Propagation:
Seeds take months to germinate and years to grow into a tree. Everything about this plant is s-l-o-w. Mature plants grow offsets – called pups– that can be separated and planted into their own containers.
Repotting:
Because of how slow a Sago Palm grows it takes forever for it to fill a pot and even then most are quite happy to stay crammed into their tiny homes for a while longer.
