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Cycas revoluta, Sago Palm

Robert J. Northrop, Michael G. Andreu, Melissa H. Friedman, Mary McKenzie, and Heather V. Quintana

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID.

Zamia furfuracea Cardboard Plant, Cardboard Cycad

Edward F. Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, and Gail Hansen

The publication provides detailed information about the cardboard plant, also known as Zamia furfuracea. This plant features rigid, woody, medium-green foliage that forms a loose, symmetrical rosette. It is well-suited for tropical landscapes, container planting, or as a specimen plant. The cardboard plant thrives in a variety of well-drained soils and can grow in both full sun and partial shade. It is highly drought-tolerant once established and has minimal pest issues, with Florida red scale being the primary concern. The publication also highlights the plant’s ornamental value, slow growth rate, and suitability for indoor cultivation. First published Oct. 1999.

Cycas circinalis Queen Sago, Sago Palm

Edward F. Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, and Gail Hansen

This document provides a detailed overview of the queen sago (Cycas circinalis), a palm-like shrub known for its slow growth and ornamental appeal. It describes the plant’s physical characteristics, including its dark brown trunk, feathery leaves, and potential height and spread. The document also covers the plant’s growing conditions, such as its preference for part shade to full sun, high drought tolerance, and soil requirements. Additionally, it highlights the queen sago’s uses in landscaping, its propagation methods, and common pest issues. The queen sago is noted for its suitability as a specimen plant in large areas and its minimal maintenance needs once established. Original publication date October 1999.

Key Plant, Key Pests: Sago Palm (Cycas revoluta)

Juanita Popenoe, Matthew A. Borden, Adam G. Dale, Angela Colonna, Caroline R. Warwick, and Brian J. Pearson

This series of Key Plant, Key Pests publications are designed for Florida gardeners, horticulturalists, and landscape professionals to help identify common pests associated with common Florida flora. This new 4-page publication of the UF/IFAS Environmental Horticulture Department provides information and general management recommendations for aulacaspis scale, other scales, mealybugs, and manganese deficiency.