Sago Palm
Cycas revoluta
- Native to:
- China, Guam, Japan, Nansei-shoto, Palau, Taiwan, U.S. Minor Outlying Islands
Esculapio
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Cycadophyta | - Cycads
- Family:
- Cycadaceae
- Genus:
- Cycas
- Species:
- Cycas revoluta
- USDA Symbol:
- CYRE11
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
Wildlife Benefits
- Caterpillars:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
banana moth (Opogona sacchari)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to rocky hillsides and coastal areas