{"product_id":"sago-palm-14-bag","title":"Sago Palm - 14\" Grow bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Sago Palm (Cycas revoluta) is not a true palm but an ancient cycad, valued for its symmetrical rosette of stiff, glossy, dark-green feathery fronds atop a stout, shaggy trunk. Native to southern Japan, it is extremely slow-growing and remarkably long-lived, lending an architectural, prehistoric character to gardens and interiors. It adapts well across India in full sun to partial shade and is drought-tolerant once established. Equally at home in large pots, rockeries and formal beds, it is a favourite low-maintenance specimen. Importantly, all parts are highly toxic if eaten, so keep it away from pets and children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCycadaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouthern Japan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-2 m (very slow)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-2 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery slow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen, stiff pinnate dark-green fronds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical to subtropical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to partial shade; bright light indoors.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater moderately; let soil dry between waterings; drought-tolerant.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSandy, very well-drained soil; avoid waterlogging.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest at 18-35C; tolerates brief cold to about 5C.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTolerates a wide range; moderate preferred.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePalm\/cycad fertilizer 2-3 times in growing season.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemove only old yellow or damaged fronds.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvery 3-4 years; dislikes frequent disturbance.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBy seed or removing basal offsets (pups).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProne to cycad scale and mealybugs.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHighly toxic to pets and humans if ingested; seeds especially.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA long-lived architectural specimen for pots, rockeries, bonsai-style displays, formal beds and bright interiors, prized for its sculptural symmetry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrow in gritty, free-draining soil and water sparingly to avoid root rot, which is the main cause of failure in India's monsoon. A single flush of new fronds appears each year, so feed lightly and be patient with its slow growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water a Sago Palm?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater moderately and let the soil dry out between waterings. It stores water and is drought-tolerant, so overwatering and soggy soil are the main risks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much light does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt grows in full sun to partial shade outdoors and bright, indirect light indoors. More light gives a more compact, symmetrical crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the Sago Palm safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It is highly toxic to dogs, cats and humans if eaten, and the seeds are especially dangerous. Keep it well away from pets and children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it makes an excellent slow-growing indoor plant in a bright spot, but place it where curious pets and children cannot reach it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is it propagated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is propagated from seed or, more commonly at home, by removing the basal offsets (pups) that form around the base of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the fronds turning yellow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYellowing can mean overwatering, poor drainage, or a nutrient deficiency such as magnesium or manganese. Improve drainage and feed with a cycad fertilizer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeing a cycad, it does not produce true flowers. Instead mature plants form a central cone, male and female cones appearing on separate plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVery slowly, typically producing just one flush of new fronds per year. It is prized precisely for this slow, tidy, long-lived habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat pests affect it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCycad scale and mealybugs are the main pests and can be persistent. Treat promptly with horticultural oil and remove badly infested fronds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat fertilizer should I use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse a palm or cycad fertilizer with micronutrients two to three times during the growing season; avoid overfeeding this slow grower.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256330551542,"sku":"PLT-SAGOPALM-B14-NA","price":1099.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/WidJViYVLKorfi7OD3Pj7f6IapyBBa2wuD4wQkaO_45a20292-499d-4673-b42b-0ce0d7b43fae.png?v=1783923755","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/sago-palm-14-bag","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}