Cycas thouarsii growing tree of the genus Cycas also known as Queen sago or Queen sago palm, Cycas thouarsii perennial evergreen used as ornamental plant, can grow in subtropics, temperate, mediterranean, desert climate or as houseplant plant and grow in hardiness zone 9-12.
Leaves color green in linear shape and grow connected in pinnate shape.
Cycas thouarsii flower
Flower color yellow to brown, flowers grow in dioecious male and female tree, male in cone shape and female like feathers.
Fruit color red brown the fruit round and not edible.
Cycas thouarsii for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
Requirements for Cycas thouarsii growing and care:
Well drained soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Poisonous
Planting season:
Spring / Summer / Autumn
Pests and diseases:
?
Pruning season:
All year
How to prune:
Dead leaves
Size of the plant:
1-3m, 3-10 feet
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Slow growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water / Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade / Full Shade
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
Yes
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season?
Spring
Bloom season?
Yellow to brown flowers grow in dioecious male and female tree, male in cone shape and female like feathers
Scientific name:
Cycas thouarsii