Cycas revoluta 33

Cycas (Cycas revoluta) — Mediterranean plant.

Cycas (Cycas revoluta) – Mediterranean plant. The cycad (sago palm) is a prehistoric relic with a crown of stiff, glossy leaves; it grows very slowly.

Benefits

• Mediterranean look, decorative on the terrace
• Drought- and heat-resistant

Seasonal care

• Spring: Start of the growing season: apply a suitable fertiliser and provide full sun.
• Summer: Water moderately. Tolerates heat and drought well.
• Autumn: Autumn is a good time for planting; gradually reduce watering.
• Winter: Frost-sensitive (down to about -3°C) – overwinter it in a bright, cool place.

Specifications

• Botanical name: Cycas revoluta
• Botanical family: Cycadaceae
• Life cycle: Perennial
• Foliage: Evergreen
• Exposure: Sun
• Placement: Outdoors / container
• Growth rate: Medium
• Minimum temperature: -3 °C
• Drought resistance: High
• Mature height: 50-150 cm
• Mature width: 80-150 cm
• Flowering period: Summer
• Flower colour: Mixed
• Fragrance: Subtle
• Soil: Well drained, sandy loam
• pH: 6,0-7,5
• Watering: Moderate
• Fertilising: Spring–summer
• Pruning: Spring
• Mulching: Recommended (in winter)
• Product code: 4039597
• EAN code: 6420384039597

Warnings

• Toxic to animals and children if ingested
• Very slow growth
• Excellent drainage, no standing water

Frequently asked questions

Does it survive winter outdoors?
Not entirely – it is frost-sensitive (down to about -3°C); in northern regions it should be sheltered in winter or grown in a pot.

What exposure and watering does it prefer?
Sun; moderate watering. The cycad (sago palm) is a prehistoric relic with a crown of stiff, glossy leaves; it grows very slowly.

When does it flower?
Flowering period: summer.