Sago Palm Tree

Cycas revoluta
Patio Palm Tooltip

Patio Palms are seasonal palms that make it easy to add a tropical flair to your pool or patio.
No installation required! Patio Palms last for one season and do not typically survive Atlanta winters.

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  • Slow-growing and short palm-looking cycad 
  • Glossy green feathery fronds are evergreen 
  • Looks beautiful as a standalone, in groups or underneath larger trees or palms


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Deer Resistant Deer Resistant
Drought Tolerant Drought Tolerant
Cold Hardy Cold Hardy
Grows Well In Zones: 4-11 Patio / 8-11 Outdoors
Mature Height: 4-6 ft Indoors
8-12 ft Outdoors
Mature Width: 3-5 ft Indoors
6-8 ft Outdoors
Sunlight: Indoors: Bright Indirect Light Outdoors: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Growth Rate: Slow
Shape: Tree
Placement: Indoors, Patio, Outdoors

Q: How big do Sago Palms get?
A: When outdoors and planted on the ground, Sago Palms can grow up to 12 feet. When indoors, they slowly reach heights of 4-6 feet.

Q: Are Sago Palms cold-hardy?
A: They are cold-hardy, but need to de brought indoors or covered if temperatures fall below 20° F. It outdoors, protect them with a burlap or frost cover.

Q: Are Sago Palms toxic to animals?
A: Yes, they are toxic to animals and humans so they need to be handled with caution. 

Q: Are Sago Palms good houseplants?
A:  Yes, they are fantastic houseplants, since they are slow growers and like indirect sunlight and humid environments. 

1. Sunlight

Sago Palms grow best in bright indirect light, but they can tolerate partial shade as well, making them great indoor palms. 

2. Water 

  • For the first month, water twice a week. After it is established, water once a week unless it rains. 
  • Watering needs to be thorough to make sure the bottom roots receive water at every watering.
  • Space out watering sessions so the roots are able to dry. 
  • The amount of water needed per palm per watering session is equivalent to the volume of the planting hole that was dug for each palm. This amount may range from 2 gallons for small containerized material to 15 gallons for larger palms.
  • Plants in a container need more constant watering than those planted on the ground.
  • Overwatering or bad drainage can cause permanent damage to the roots over time.
  • Placing mulch over the roots can help with water retention. Use caution not to allow the mulch to touch the base of the palm, otherwise it can cause rot.

Watering varies depending on the season and the outside temperature: 

Winter: (60 degrees or less) no need to water, except for the first 30 days after installation.

Spring: (75 degrees or less) water palm once a week.

Beginning of Summer: (90 degrees or less) 2-3 times a week.

Heat of Summer: (90 degrees and above) 4 times a week.

3. Fertilization

If planted outdoors, Sago Palms should be fertilized when newly planted and then three times a year in the Spring, Summer and Fall. If planted indoors, it needs only Spring and Summer fertilization.  

4. Soil 

Palms tolerate most soils, as long as they drain well. Add coarse sand to the soil mix to help it drain better at a 70/30 soil to sand ratio. 

5. Pruning 

Prune only dead or damaged fronds. Avoid removing any green or yellow leaves, as they are still producing nutrients for the plant. 

6. Winter Care 

Sago Palms are considered cold-hardy. However, If temperatures fall below 20°F, it is best to bring them indoors or protect the leaves with a frost cover.  

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