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Cycas revoluta

Sago Palm

Cycas revoluta, Sago Palm

Description

One of the hardiest cycads around the Sago 'Palm' brings a tropical look to any garden. Particularly popular in modern, inner city gardens this is a reliable plant that has been around since the time of the dinosaurs.

Origin

Japanese Ryukyu Islands

Form and size

Solitary, often suckering with age. Eventually to over 3m but taking many years to reach such a height.

Preferred habitat

Outdoors in semi-shaded position. Grows well in most coastal and temperate areas of New Zealand.

Growth rate

Very slowRate

Outdoors

Yes

Indoors

Yes (when young)

Wind

Good tolerance

Sea winds

Good tolerance

Sun

Very good tolerance

Dryness

Good tolerance

Frost

To -8°C

As an indoor plant

Adaptable to indoors in cooler climates. Requires space!

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