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Originally Posted by mrfixit
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.
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I really wouldn't worry too much about the toxicity of a common sago (cycas revoluta). Thousands are grown & sold annually by nurseries, which I doubt would continue if they posed any serious danger to humans or pets. But if you really don't want anything toxic growing in your landscape then many other common, popular plants would also have to go....such as tulips, daffodils, azaleas, iris, oleander, wisteria.....even oak trees.
here's a more complete list:
http://www.caes.uga.edu/publications...cfm?pk_ID=7851
also, in regard to the scale problem on sagos: it can be easily controlled by semi-annual spraying of dormant oil. safe & easy.