Cycas revoluta

Cycas revoluta, commonly known as sago palm, is a gymnosperm widely distributed in tropical and subtropical areas. It is a common foliage plant. Its leaves are feathery, large and dense, curling outward from the base trunk, with a unique posture. The leaflets are fine needle like and may prick the hands when touched. It has tenacious vitality and slow growth. It can survive for nearly 200 years. Its plant type is symmetrical and has high ornamental value. Therefore, it is very suitable for flower bed or backyard planting. In addition, some varieties with strong negative tolerance are also suitable for indoor pot planting.
It likes a sunny environment. Potting indoors requires strong light to grow normally. It likes heat and is not resistant to cold. It cannot breed offspring when planted in cold places. It will be frostbitten when the temperature is lower than - 10 ℃. It likes soils rich in iron and well drained. You can learn more at Plant Story community.
Its stem has high starch content and can be eaten. Its leaves and seeds have certain medicinal value. In addition, it is also widely used as a garden tree species to decorate courtyards or halls.

Water moderately, allowing the top 3cm to dry out between watering.

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Cycas Revoluta

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