Cycas circinalis (Queen Sago, Sago Palm, Common Pitogo, False Sago Palm)
Botanical Information
| Family | Cycadaceae |
| Genus | Cycas |
| Species | circinalis |
| Category | Tropicals |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Southeast Asia and southern India. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8b-11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1-H4 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -12.2-10 |
| Temperature (°F) | 10-50 |
| Height | 3-5 m |
| Growth | Slow |
Description and Growing Information
| ID Characteristic | Palm-like leaves |
| Propagation | Propagated from a seed. Best kept in containers, soaked for 24-hours in warm water before sowing. |
| Cultivation | Needs loamy, sandy soil with good drainage. Grows well in dry areas with high sun exposure, but will tolerate light shade. This plant has a high salt tolerance so can be planted in coastal areas and at sea level. |
| Notable Specimens | Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America. |
| Habitat | Dry, tropical areas such as dry woodland, forested and rocky areas. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Palm-like trunk with thick, corky bark. |
| Leaf Description | Leaves grow in a crown-like fashion. Bright green, glossy, 150-250 cm long. |
Photographs
Cycas circinalis, form. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.
Cycas circinalis, leaf. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.