Japanese sago palm

Grow under glass in a loam-based potting compost with additional leaf mould and grit; provide full light with shade from hot sun and moderate humidity. Water moderately in the growing season, sparingly at other times. Alternatively in frost free areas, grow in a moist but well-drained soil in bright light with some protection from full sun

No pruning required

Propagate by seed or suckers

Generally pest-free outdoors, but may be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite under glass

Generally disease-free