How to water a Sago Palm (Cycas revoluta) properly

How to water

All of the soil should be dry before watering again. If the soil still is moist you risk giving the plant too much water and it can rot. Always water your Sago Palm with filtered and / or rain water since it will hate the lime in the water otherwise.

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Water over the soil

Pour water over the soil, using, for example, a watering can or put the plant directly under a tap
Try to avoid getting water on the stems and leaves
Continue adding water to the pot until it starts to run out from the drainage holes
If you have a tray under the pot when watering, make sure you remove all the collected water afterwards - never let your plant sit in water
If you watered under a tap make sure that water has stopped running out from the bottom before putting it back

The Sago Palm really doesn't like to live in wet soil so make sure that the soil drains properly and that the water can run out from the drainage holes.
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Bottom watering

Fill the plant tray with water
Make sure the soil is in contact with the water on the tray
Wait for about 10 minutes
Feel the soil to see if it absorbed enough water —> if the soil is moist throughout, remove any excess water from the tray
If it’s still dry —> add more water to the tray
Wait 20 more minutes before removing the excess

Note

Bottom watering will not wash away salts and other minerals from the soil, so make sure to also give water over the soil every now and then.

Water bath

Fill a bucket or any other vessel with lukewarm water
Lower the whole pot down in the water, stop where the stem of the plant starts. Make sure all of the soil is under water
The water will now start to bubble - wait until it stopped
Lift the pot up and let the excess drain off
Put the plant back in the cachepot or on the tray
After 1 hour, check that the plant isn’t standing in water, if it is it might get overwatered and rot

よくある質問

When should I water my Sago Palm?

You should water your Sago Palm (Cycas revoluta) only when all of the soil is dry. Watering while the soil is still moist can lead to rot.

What kind of water is best for Sago Palms?

Always use filtered water or rain water for your Sago Palm (Cycas revoluta). The plant dislikes the lime often found in tap water.

How do I water my Sago Palm from the top?

Pour water over the soil until it runs out from the drainage holes, avoiding the stems and leaves. If you use a tray, make sure to remove any collected water afterwards.

Can I bottom water my Sago Palm?

Yes, you can bottom water your Sago Palm (Cycas revoluta) by filling the plant tray with water and allowing the soil to absorb it for about 10 minutes. If the soil is still dry, add more water and wait 20 more minutes before removing any excess.

How do I water my Sago Palm using a water bath?

Fill a bucket with lukewarm water and lower the whole pot into it until the stem starts, ensuring all soil is submerged. Wait for the bubbling to stop, then lift the pot to let excess water drain completely before returning it to its spot.

How can I prevent my Sago Palm from getting root rot?

To prevent root rot, always allow all of the soil to dry out completely before watering again. Additionally, ensure proper drainage and never let your Sago Palm (Cycas revoluta) sit in standing water.

How to water a Sago Palm from the top

Wait until all of the soil is completely dry before watering again.

Use filtered water or rain water to avoid lime.

Pour water over the soil, avoiding the stems and leaves, until it begins to run out from the drainage holes.

If using a drainage tray, remove all collected water immediately after watering.

If you watered under a tap, ensure water has stopped running from the bottom of the pot before moving it back.