Japanese Sago Palm Seeds - Tropical Ornamental Palm Seeds for Planting

Japanese Sago Palm is a striking evergreen cycad valued for its symmetrical rosette of stiff, glossy green fronds and architectural appearance. Despite its common name, it is not a true palm but an ancient ornamental plant prized for landscape and container cultivation. It is well suited to tropical gardens, patios, indoor containers, conservatories, and ornamental landscape plantings. This slow-growing plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil, providing year-round visual interest.

Features

• Produces attractive, glossy green feather-like fronds
• Distinctive architectural and tropical appearance
• Suitable for containers, patios, and landscape plantings
• Performs well in full sun to partial shade
• Slow-growing and long-lived ornamental plant
• Adapted to tropical and subtropical climates
• Provides year-round ornamental interest

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Cycas revoluta
• Common Name (US): Japanese Sago Palm
• Seed Type / Variety: Standard Variety
• Growth Habit: Evergreen cycad
• USDA Zones: 8-11
• Planting Season: Spring, Summer
• Growing Season: Year-round in warm climates
• Sowing Season: March-August
• Sowing Season Months: March, April, May, June, July, August
• Germination Time and Conditions: 30-90 days at 24-30°C (75-86°F); maintain warm temperatures and consistent moisture
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Low to moderate; allow soil to partially dry between waterings
• Mature Plant Size: 3-10 feet tall, 3-8 feet spread
• Plant Spacing: 4-8 feet apart