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Old 03-05-2012, 09:51 PM
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Default SAGO = Word of CAUTION

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Originally Posted by OpusX1 View Post
I want a sago palm but have had several people and 2 landscapers steer me away saying there is a scale problem with them. They are pretty cold resistant and I see The Villages plants them. I think the scale can be controled/eliminated by bayer systemic insecteside. Anyone having any problems with them?
PLEASE be aware there are TWO types of plants commonly
referred to a " SAGO PALMS "

ONE is lovely and is NON- Toxic to Animals and Humans.
.......This is the "METROXYLON" and IS a PALM.

......HOWEVER....

The OTHER is a LOOK-ALIKE . It is Really a "Cycas Revoluta".
This IMPOSTER is acrually A "CYCAD"...and NOT really a Palm.
It is Commonly referred to as a KING SAGO. (at Home Depot, Lowes etc.)

THIS "KING SAGO" IS TOXIC TO ANIMALS AND HUMANS.

Be VERY Careful as to which one You are getting.