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    Cycas rumphii

    Also Known As

    • Ceylon Sago
    • False Sago Palm
    • Queen Sago
    • Queen Sago Palm
    • Spiny-Leaved Cycas

    Plant type

    tree, palm / cycad

    size

    • H: 20'-33'
    • W: 10'-20'

    planting zones

    • 9b-11

    Cycas rumphii plant details

    Cycas rumphii is an evergreen palm / cycad or tree with green foliage. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cycas rumphii

    Plant type: palm / cycad or tree
    Plant family: cycadaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 10 FT - 20 FT - wide, 20 FT - 33 FT - tall
    Uses: foliage plant, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cycas rumphii

    USDA Zones: 9b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Cycas rumphii plant

    How to Grow Cycas rumphii

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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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 revoluta

    aka Japanese Sago Cycad, Sago Palm

    Plant Type

    Palm / Cycad

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-10'

    Width: 2'-6'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Cycas revoluta female cone, foliage by 663highland
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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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