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    Cycas media

    Also Known As

    • Australian Nut Palm
    • Australian Sago

    Plant type

    tree, palm / cycad

    size

    • H: 10'-12'
    • W: 6'-8'

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

    Cycas media plant details

    Cycas media is a slow-growing evergreen palm / cycad or tree with green foliage. Grows well with sun - bright shade 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 media

    Plant type: palm / cycad or tree
    Plant family: cycadaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 10 FT - 12 FT - tall
    Uses: houseplant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cycas media

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Gardening facts about Cycas media plant

    How to Grow Cycas media

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • 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 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 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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