Cycas revoluta — The cycad (sago palm) is a prehistoric relic with a crown of stiff, glossy leaves; it grows very slowly.
Botanical name: Cycas revoluta
Position: Sun
Height: 50–150 cm
Winter care: tolerates brief frosts to −3 °C, but roots are exposed in a pot — overwinter in a bright, cool place (5–10 °C)
Watering: let the compost dry out completely between waterings; very little in winter. Never leave water in the saucer.
Caution: Highly toxic to dogs and cats; the seeds are the most dangerous part.
| Life cycle | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Frost hardiness | Not frost-hardy |
| Dimensions | Ø 33 cm, Ø 18 cm, Ø 20 cm, Ø 30 cm, Ø 45 cm, Ø 24 cm, Ø 26 cm, Ø 35 cm |
| Form | Pot, On stem |
