Care

Planting & Growing

Provide porous, loamy, very well-drained soil; avoid heavy, wet soils. Provide some shade in hottest regions. Water deeply, regularly in first few growing seasons to establish root system; take care not to overwater. Feed in early spring. Prune away old faded fronds close to trunk. Remove new plantlets at base of trunk. Not fit for human or animal consumption.

Deer Resistant Yes
Family Sago Palm
Bloom Time Occasionally develops seed cones; prized for foliage.
Foliage Color Green
Genus Cycas
Growth Rate Slow
Hardiness Zone 9
Landscape Uses Accent, Massing, Container
Light Needs Indoor High Light, Indoor Medium Light
Mature Height 10 feet
Prune Time Should Not Need Pruning
Water Needs Average to Moist