Sago Palm (Cycas revoluta): Living Fossil, Not a Palm, Deadly Toxic

Cycas revoluta: Ancient Cycad with a Rugged Trunk

Sago “palm” is a cycad—relative of conifers and ginkgo—unchanged for 200 million years. Rugged trunk (1–12 inches wide) topped with stiff, narrow, arching fronds in a circle. To 6 feet indoors. Elegant, slow, but *all parts extremely toxic* (cycasin). One seed can kill a dog.

Care & Caution

Bright light; water when soil dries. Well-draining mix. Keep far from children and pets. Wear gloves when handling.