Sago Palm
Sago Palm, Cycas Revoluta. A very common decorative plant throughout Florida. It is called a palm, but is actually not a palm at all. It is a Cycad, which is a very primitive plant species related to the fern. Sago Palms are susceptible to root rot, so soils with excellent drainage are recommended. It is apparently considered a delicacy by the plant damaging insect known as scale. I have only seen one sago palm without any scale present. Most are covered by the disease, but Sagos are not overly impacted by its presence.
Date: December 28, 2009
Categories: Palms