Patchara Piriyawinit. (2021,June-July), according to (current) exotic ornamental                    plants : spotted sago palm : Kasikorn. 94 (5) : 58-59

        At present, the popularity and trend of growing ornamental plants, especially those with unusual colors or distinctive features such as spotted leaves, has caused the price of ornamental plants to skyrocket according to market demand. For this reason, plants with naturally occurring spotted leaves are recommended. seen from the past The leaves have beautiful patterns and the price is not very high, such as spotted sago palm or striped sago palm or waan peacock.

general characteristics

        Sago palm leaves or Wan Nok Khuek has other names such as Wan Nok Khwa (Mae Hong Son), Bayeng Nong (Bangkok) is similar to the sago palm. It is a herbaceous plant that can live for many seasons. The leaves have white stripes alternating with green leaves draped over the leaves like a peacock. According to the ancient texts, the trees were used to grow as auspicious plants. To prevent wickedness to the family or residents By bringing the head to be conjured with a spell and carry a contact to be safe from enemies and danger Boiled tubers are used as medicinal properties to cure hot flashes, cure sore throats, and treat children with chickenpox.

Planting and Breeding

        Use the same method as normal green leaf sago palm. It is planted in loam or sandy soil with fertility and good drainage. Tolerant of shade Propagated by the tip of rhizomes, shoots, young stems that occur around the trunk. and can create rhizomes just like ordinary green leaf sago can harvest the produce for consumption At the age of 8-9 months

         It can be seen that the spotted sago palm or Peacock has been found for more than 100 years and has various benefits in terms of planting for use as an ornamental plant. Decorate the place to be beautiful or the use of rhizomes or tubers for consumption in times of shortage There is also a property that prevents bad luck and enhances the popular charm according to ancient texts as well.