🌿 Sago Palm
Cycas revoluta
This ancient cycad, often mistaken for a true palm, produces a stout trunk topped with a crown of stiff, feathery, dark green fronds, adding architectural structure to any landscape.
🌿 Perennial in South Florida
🌍 Native Origin: Coastal forests of southern Japan
☀️ Light: Full sun to part shade for the healthiest growth
💧 Water: Allow soil to dry between waterings; drought tolerant once established
📏 Size: Very slow-growing, eventually reaching 3 to 6 feet over many years
🌸 Bloom Time: Does not flower; mature plants produce distinctive cones instead
🌱 Landscape Use: A striking architectural focal point for landscapes and foundation plantings
🐾 Pet & Child Safety: Highly toxic to dogs, cats, and children. Every part of the plant is poisonous, but the seeds are especially dangerous and can cause fatal liver failure if ingested, even in small amounts. Keep this plant well out of reach of pets and children, and supervise closely if planted where they may have access.
💡 Casaplanta Tip: Plant in Coast of Maine Bar Harbor Blend for rich, well-draining soil, then feed sparingly with Espoma Plant-Tone during the growing season.