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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.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Exquisite in a beautiful container and looks gorgeous for many years with evergreen olive green fronds to 3' long.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    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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    Cycas circinalis

    aka False Sago, Fern Palm, Queen Sago

    Plant Type

    Tree, Palm / Cycad

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 10'-20'

    Width: 8'-15'

    • sun
    • drought tolerant
    Photo of Cycas circinalis form by Karl Gercens III
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    Cycas rumphii

    aka Ceylon Sago, False Sago Palm, Queen Sago, Queen Sago Palm, Spiny-Leaved Cycas

    Plant Type

    Tree, Palm / Cycad

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 20'-33'

    Width: 10'-20'

    • sun
    • drought tolerant
    Photo of Cycas rumphii form by BotBin
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    Cycas thouarsii

    aka Madagascar Sago

    Plant Type

    Tree, Palm / Cycad

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 6'-8'

    • sun
    • drought tolerant
    Photo of Cycas thouarsii form by Jeffdelonge
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    Cycas media

    aka Australian Nut Palm, Australian Sago

    Plant Type

    Tree, Palm / Cycad

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 10'-12'

    Width: 6'-8'

    • sun - bright shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Cycas media fruit by Peter Richardson
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    Cycas cairnsiana

    aka Mount Surprise Blue

    Plant Type

    Palm / Cycad

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 6'-15'

    Width: 4'-8'

    • sun
    • drought tolerant
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Cycas cairnsiana form by Karl Gercens III
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