National Plant Network HD7693 10 in. King Sago Palm Plant User guide

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LIGHT/SUN
EXPOSURE
USDA
HARDINESS
ZONES
PLANT TYPE
Full sun to part shade.
Annual/Tropical.
At least 4 feet apart.
CONTAINER SIZE
One plant per 10-inch or larger
container.
TIME TO REACH
MATURITY
PALM
Winter hardy in zones 8 to 11.
Will thrive from spring to fall in
all zones.
PLANTING
DISTANCE
IN-G
GROUND
MATURE
HEIGHT / SPREAD
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Depending on the variety ordered
your palm will grow from 5 to 50
feet tall and from 3 to 25 feet wide
Planting in a container will limit the
plant’s growth and keep it at a
more manageable size.
3-10 years.
Caution: Do not assume any plant is safe to eat.
Only parts of plants expressly grown to be eaten
should be considered edible. As with any product
that is not food, care should be taken to make
sure that small children and pets do not ingest
any part of a plant that is not expressly grown to
be eaten.
Unless specifically stated, this product is
intended for ornamental horticultural use only
and is not intended for consumption or ingestion by humans or pets. Most plants are harmless
but some contain toxic substances which can
cause adverse health effects. Furthermore, some
individuals and some animals are sensitive or
allergic to certain plants and precautions should
be taken to limit or avoid physical contact with
particular plants. Some plants have thorns or
spines that can be painful if handled.
Drought tolerant once established.
FACTS OF NOTE
Unique and easy to grow.
In case of ingestion contact a poison control
center immediately.
1-8
800-2
222-1
1222
*Image on cover is representative of the type of plant(s) in this offer and
not necessarily indicative of actual size or color for the included variety.
OUT OF THE BOX
PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS
CONTINUING CARE (Continued)
in
Adequate and consistent watering is essential during
Your plant has been shipped to you in a pot. We urge you
containers with drainage holes. We strongly recommend
your plant's first year in the garden. Once established,
to remove it from the shipping box and plant it as soon as
planting in a container in order to properly protect your
this plant is very drought tolerant and requires little
possible. Should planting be delayed, remove the plastic
plant from winter damage. Use the following instructions
watering.
bag from around the pot, place the plant in a sunny
as a guide for container planting.
Due to variable geographical and environmental
location, and keep it well-watered. Once planted, it will
Important: Thoroughly hydrate the plant by submersing
conditions, a specific watering schedule is difficult to
begin growing new roots and, depending on the time of
the root zone in a container of water for 10 minutes while
define. However, as a rule of thumb, you should not
year, growing new foliage.
you prepare for planting.
allow the soil or the original root ball to completely
PALM
Always
plant
palms
in
well-drained
soil
or
Fill the container with soil to within 4 inches of the
dry out. During the first summer, you may need to
yellow upon arrival. This is due to the stress of shipping
top. Remove the pot and prepare the root ball for
water as often as every few days in periods of
and is usually nothing to worry about. Water the plant
planting by gently disturbing the surface roots with
thoroughly, place it in a shady location and remove any
A
foliage that does not recover.
your fingers, fork, or gardening tool and pruning
WATERING
The foliage on potted plants may appear slightly wilted or
surface, it is time to water.
the lower part of the root ball.
If you plant in a container, allow the top half of soil
Once the plant is properly positioned in the pot,
to dry out moderately between waterings. Water
begin filling the pot with soil. Work the soil around
thoroughly until the soil is well-saturated and excess
the root ball with your hands, firming the soil
water drains out of the drainage holes at the bottom
around the plant with your fingers. When the hole is
SOIL PREPARATION
of the container. Never allow the plants to sit in a
filled, tamp the soil to remove any air pockets.
saucer of water. Pots may be kept in saucers after
Water well and, if necessary, adjust the plant so it is
any excess water has drained from the pot.
upright and add additional soil if needed, Check to
Remove any dead, damaged or unsightly growth as
be sure the plant is not planted too deeply. If it is,
raise the plant carefully and re-firm the soil.
PRUNING
C
your plant needs water, dig a few inches into the soil
next to the plant. If the soil is dry 2-3 inches below the
any damaged roots. Dig a hole in the soil to insert
B
drought and extreme summer heat. To determine if
needed to maintain an attractive appearance. No
other pruning in necessary.
We recommend having your soil tested periodically by
your local County Extension Office (www.nifa.usda.gov/
Water sparingly over the winter. Remove any
extension or by calling 1-800-333-4636). A soil test can
unsightly or dead growth as needed to maintain an
the growth and performance of your plants.
CONTINUING CARE
Ideal garden soil is easy to dig in and drains well while still
Feed your plants with a water soluble fertilizer two
prepare a bed for in-ground planting, spade or till the soil
to three times per year. Avoid fertilizing after
to a depth of roughly 12-18 inches. Next, spread a 2-4 inch
layer of organic matter such as compost, shredded leaves
or peat moss over the soil and mix well.
FEEDING
holding the nutrients and water vital to plant growth. To
September 1st so your plants can prepare for winter.
Resume fertilizing when new growth appears in
spring.
WINTERIZING
determine if your soil needs any amendments to enhance
attractive appearance, and do not be alarmed if
your plant sheds some of its foliage.
In spring when temperatures begin to rise, move
the plant back outdoors for the summer.