Cycas Revoluta (CYC001)

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Cycas Revoluta is a very unusual and popular ornamental. A rugged trunk, topped with whorled feathery leaves has led to the common name "Sago Palm", however it is actually related to conifer and Ginko trees. Regardless of age or size, Cycas Revoluta is one of the easiest plant to grow, indoors or out, by beginner or expert. This subtropical adapts to a wide range of temperatures from 15 to 110 degrees F(-11 to 42 degree C), accepts full sun or bright interior light, thrives with attention, tolerates neglect. In addition, Cycas is extremely long-lived, 220 years old. It allows the plant to receive good overhead light; Low light will produce long leaves, while bright light will produce shorter leaves. If light is coming from a window, give the plant a 1/4 turn each day until the new leaves harden, otherwise they may lean toward the light source. Do not allow the plant to become excessively dry when new leaves are developing, otherwise new foliage may wither and die or become yellow and stunted. If you do not place an indoor sago in enough light when it gets new leaves. It grows in full sun, but adapt to outdoor shade or an indoor area which receives bright light or a few hours of moring or afternoon. Sun soil should b well drained and rich in humus, although these durable plants seem to grow in almost anything. In the lanscape or garden, be sure to plant Sagos slightly above the soil line and not in a hole or depression which retains water or is "swampy" Sagos much prefer to be on the dry than the wet side. It is propagatd by seed or removal of offsets called "pups"

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