Plant Facts

Cycas

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  • Name - Pronounced see-kas, it's the Greek name for a palm. The common name is (Japanese) sago palm.
  • Description - One of the oldest plants on earth, it grows a leaf every one or two years. Its leaves branch out in a circle, like a miniature date palm, but it is not a palm. Cycas revoluta is the commercially grown variety.
  • Origin - South-east Asia, Japan
  • Family - Cycadaceae
  • Care Tips - Bright light throughout the year. Without light they will not grow or their leaves will become mishapen. They like warm temperatures and can tolerate as low as 13°C (55°F) in winter. Keep moist in summer and water less in winter.
  • Trivia - Best grown on its own as it is a dramatic plant!



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    Cycas revoluta