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Metroxylon sagu
Sago palm · Rumbia
Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low
Water every
7 days
Hardiness
Zone 11–12
Click count
71
Observations
8
Description
Source: leafsnapMetroxylon sagu, the true sago palm, is a species of palm in the genus Metroxylon, native to tropical southeastern Asia. The tree is a major source of sago starch.
Care Guide
💧 Water Every 1 week
Depending on the location of the plant, you may need to water this tree at least once per week. Sago Palms are thought to prefer moist or wet soil. Water it once the topsoil is dry to the touch.
Suggested frequency: Every 1 week
☀️ Light
🌡️ Temperature
The Sago Palm grows best in areas with daytime temperatures between 77-97°F. This tree is also thought to prefer moderate to high humidity levels.
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil
🌱 Fertilizer
This tree is not thought to require any additional fertilizing.
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
This plant does not require any pruning.
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity
While byproducts of this plant are safe for consumption, the plant itself is considered poisonous.
Characteristics
- Plant Type
- Tree
- Genus
- Metroxylon
- Family
- Arecaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 11-12
- Bloom Time
- Hapaxanthic (only flowers once and then dies)
- Native Area
- Southeast Asia
Tags (2)
Common Names (2)
en Sago palm
en Rumbia