How Do You Plant Sago Palms From Seeds?
The sago Palm (cycas revoluta) is not actually a palm tree, but a cycad. According to University of Berkeley, cycads are a rare group of seed plants. The sago palm is also referred to as the Japanese sago palm, and the funeral palm. Sago palms are slow-growing, evergreen plants that grow to about 10 to 12 feet in height. They can be planted outdoors, or in containers, and make good bonsai plants. The sago palm is a native plant to Japan, and is hardy in USDA zones 8 to 10. Plant a sago palm in a bright, sun-filled location, and make sure it’s given fast-draining, preferably sandy soil. Soak the sago palm seeds in water for approximately 12 hours. Discard any of the floating seeds. (Floating seeds will likely not germinate) Place sterilized sand, or equal amounts of sterilized perlite and peat moss mixed together, into individual planting cells. Keep the soil within 1/2 inch of the top of the rim. Firm down the soil in each cell until it’s well packed. Mist the surface of the soil in th
