Tropicals > Cycas > Cycas circinalis > Cycas circinalis
Cycas circinalis
Queen Sago, Sago Palm, Common Pitogo, False Sago Palm
Origin: Southeast Asia and southern India.
| Family |
| Cycadaceae |
| Genus |
| Cycas |
| Species |
| circinalis |
| Category |
| Tropicals |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 8b-11 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H1-H4 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -12.2-10 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 10-50 |
| Height |
| 3-5 m |
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Description and Growing Information
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| 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. |
| Growth |
| Slow |
| ID Characteristic |
| Palm-like leaves |
| 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. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America. |
| Propagation |
| Propagated from a seed. Best kept in containers, soaked for 24-hours in warm water before sowing. |
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