Can anyone identify this palm tree?

My mother received it as a gift, but she just left it on her back porch and ignored it. I'd like to know what kind it is and how big it would grow if kept in the pot versus planting it. Please let me know what kind of care it needs!





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Can anyone identify this palm tree?
i believe that is a Sago Palm..they are Very popular here in South Texas.





Height: 6+ feet //They do spread considerably as well. They keep very circular As i have seen here. So a good 4' plant was a about 4' wide as well


Soil requirements: Quick draining sandy soil.





Sun Requirements: Full sun - strong filtered light





Other Notes:


"This is actually a cycad and not a palm at all. It is a great plant for sunny dry and compact areas. Does not require much care. Great addition to most gardens."


//These are very nice I was thinking of getting some myself from a nursery. They are evergreen and love the heat. Perfect for our hot summers. I imagine it won't grow as fast in a pot. That doesn't mean it won't try to eventually. If you have the space somewhere give it a nice sunny spot so you can really enjoy it
Reply:sago palm cut off the dead parts to keep the rest of it healthy
Reply:Hi:


I agree with the others and it looks like a Sago Palm. Sago palms are more cold hardy then other palms. It will do well in zones seven through ten in the United States. In zone seven people bring their Sago into shelter when there are cold spells.





Palms should have some sand in the soil and you can also mix it with some good light weight potting soil Add some organic mushroom compost to the soil. This is a great organic fertilizer that will last up to one year. Keep the plant moist but don't over water.





I will be doing a page in the next week on different palms on my website. I will link you to my site map as this page has everything that is on the website. Browse through this section and see if you can find anything that will help you. If you like tropical plants, I will also link you to the tropic section, as this has some plants that do well in sub - tropical and tropical locations.





Good luck to you and if you want more information on different palm trees, check out the site in the next week. I just got back from Fort Myers, Florida and got some nice shots on a variety of palm trees. If you need further help on any landscape project, please feel free to contact me. Have a great day!


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Reply:KING SAGO!


I love these "palm" trees..they dont grow fast, and do well in pots. I would be careful with it in cold conditions, I grew these with ease in california--no frost! Now living in Idaho-my potted sago looks like yours! Brown leaves..ouch. They do not do well in cold climates, I dont care what the others are saying. Keep it in a pot, and move it into your garage during the winter time--expose it to as much sun as you can find--they make sago palm food for them, try it. I cut off the dead leaves and seems to do fine with new growth. They will mold if you water them too much, Ive been told you need to let the soil dry out before the next watering-once a week is good.
Reply:that is a sago palm. it actually isnt a palm tree but a cycad. tey are very easy to grow. all they need is some water and occasional plant food. one of my fav palms cold hardy to 15 degrees in the ground and 25 in a pot
Reply:Sago Palm. When they are small it is common to see them in pots but as they get some size on them move them to the ground.





If you don't live in the deep south (zones 8, 9 %26amp; 10), you may want to leave it in a pot--it will grow slower in the pot.
Reply:Yep...it's a Sago Palm. It's actually a pretty cold hardy palm that can withstand temps to as low as around 10 degrees for short periods of time. It is fairly slow growing, shouldn't outgrow that pot for some time
Reply:Sago Palm


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