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Cycas revoluta

Also Known As

  • Japanese Sago Cycad
  • Sago Palm

Plant type

palm / cycad

size

  • H: 2'-10'
  • W: 2'-6'

planting zones

  • 8a-10b

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Cycas revoluta plant details

Cycas revoluta is a slow-growing evergreen palm / cycad with green foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cycas revoluta

Plant type: palm / cycad
Plant family: cycadaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 6 FT - wide, 2 FT - 10 FT - tall
Uses: container plant, houseplant, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cycas revoluta

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Partial Shade to Sun. Outdoor. female inflorescense is feather like, Male cone is pineapple like.

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

Handsome evergreen, not a true palm at all, but rather, a primitve survivor related to cone bearing conifers. With stiff, feather-like leaves up to 10 ft tall eventually, these plants make a striking, tropical accent in the garden. For a sunny, well-drained spot with regular summer water. Best to cover or wrap when temperatures drop into the teens F, mid USDA zone 8. Makes an excellent houseplant as well.
Exquisite in a beautiful container and looks gorgeous for many years with evergreen olive green fronds to 3' long.

Gardening facts about Cycas revoluta plant

How to Grow Cycas revoluta

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy
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