Sago palms, also known as King Sago Palm Tree or Japanese Sago Palm, are wonderful, easy care plants that date back to the time of the dinosaurs.
Despite its common name, sago palm - Cycas revoluta isn’t technically a true palm tree. These fairly low-growing plants with long green fronds are cycads, a group of ancient tropical and subtropical plants that usually grow from a trunk that doesn’t branch out; it produces nuts but doesn’t flower or fruit. Sago palms are native to warm parts of Japan and southern China.
In cooler climates, they’re often grown as houseplants. When grown in the garden, plant them in the early spring or late fall. These plants are extremely slow-growing, gaining only a few inches annually, and may only produce one new frond each year.
Light: Cycas revoluta prefers bright, indirect light but will tolerate shade. Direct early morning or late afternoon sunlight should not harm the plant, providing it is not too harsh.