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    Cycas cairnsiana

    Also Known As

    • Mount Surprise Blue

    Plant type

    palm / cycad

    size

    • H: 6'-15'
    • W: 4'-8'

    planting zones

    • 10a-12

    Cycas cairnsiana plant details

    Cycas cairnsiana is a slow-growing evergreen palm / cycad with blue foliage. Features glaucous texture. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cycas cairnsiana

    Plant type: palm / cycad
    Plant family: cycadaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 15 FT - tall

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cycas cairnsiana

    USDA Zones: 10a - 12
    Sun exposure: sun
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Gardening facts about Cycas cairnsiana plant

    How to Grow Cycas cairnsiana

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry when dormant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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