Cycad
Sago Palm
Cycas revoluta
Varieties We Carry
StandardCycas revoluta
Sizes & Pricing
30 galFrom$750.00
Fresh this week. Last restocked Mar 11.
LightFull Sun, Part Shade
WaterLow
Mature size6-10 feet × 6-10 feet
About Sago Palm
Cycas revoluta, sago palm, is a slow-growing cycad native to southern Japan and China with a stout, shaggy trunk topped by a symmetrical crown of stiff, dark green, feathery fronds. Despite the common name it is not a true palm but one of the most ancient plant lineages on Earth, widely used as a long-lived landscape specimen and container plant. Starting at $750.00.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Non-flowering
- Flower Color
- Non-flowering
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Well-drained
Best planting months
Recommended forZone 9b · St. Augustine, FL
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Seasonal care
Good planting window.
Handles summer heat well once established. Can be planted with extra attention to watering.
Growth slows as temperatures cool.
Retains foliage through winter. May need protection below 25°F.
Care essentials
Light
Grows in full sun to partial shade; fronds are larger and more lush in shadier conditions. In NE Florida full sun positions are well tolerated but avoid reflected heat from pavement in dry sites.
Water
Drought tolerant once established; water deeply but infrequently, allowing soil to dry between irrigations. Overwatering is the most common cause of decline in Florida landscapes — ensure excellent drainage.
Soil & Fertilizer
Plant in well-drained sandy or loamy soil. In Florida, apply a palm/cycad-specific granular fertilizer (containing manganese and potassium) three times per year to prevent nutritional deficiencies common on sandy soils; avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers.
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Common questions
Is Sago Palm a good plant for St. Augustine?
Sago Palm is a cycad for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 6-10 feet × 6-10 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed March 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.