Q: I understand that sago palms like afternoon shade. Can this plant handle afternoon sun with reflected heat and rock mulch? A: Sago palms or cycads will perform better with less care if they are ...

The sago palm is known for its feathery fronds and is a popular houseplant or an attractive landscaping plant in warm weather climates. Although the plant is a cycad, not a true palm, it does have ...

As a young plant, the sago palm has the lacy look of a fern, but with age and maturity it takes on a tropical palm-like appearance. Advertisement. The somewhat burly upright trunk ...

If the soil feels dry to the touch, give your potted sago palm a light water. Although the plant is naturally drought tolerant, it still requires moderate moisture to say happy and healthy.

Do not confuse the King sago palm with the Queen sago palm (Cycas circinallis). The Queen sago is a much larger plant growing 6 to 15 feet tall and 8 to 12 feet wide.

I have noticed that there are small plants growing around the base of my sago palm. Some are even growing on the trunk. Can these be cut off safely and rooted?

Q: We have two 30-year-old sago palms that we transplanted to our yard last October. The fronds they had then died so we trimmed those off. This sago threw a beautiful male bloom and is now fading.

It’s the Sago Palm -- an everyday plant that grows in homes across America. Even taking one small bite of the plant is enough to kill a pet, according to veterinarians.

I have noticed that there are small plants growing around the base of my sago palm. Some are even growing on the trunk. Can these be cut off safely and rooted?