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Cycas revoluta

Cycas revoluta

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Sago palmPerennial, EvergreenFamily: Cycadaceae

Height: 1.5mSpread: 1.5m
Half hardy

Foliage colour:

Blue/Green

Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Soil

Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Sago palm, Cycas revoluta, is not a palm at all but a cycad. However its palm-like, feathery foliage, and cones, make it very similar to a palm or tree fern. Native to the southern regions of the United States, it’s commonly grown as a houseplant in temperate climates. It’s ideal for growing in a container, which you can move outside in summer, however it is possible to grow it outside in milder regions of the UK, as long as winter protection is provided.

Grow Cycas revoluta in free-draining soil or compost in full sun. If growing outside as part of a tropical planting scheme, provide full protection in winter as temperatures below -5° will damage the leaves. Avoid over-watering as this can lead to root rot.

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Cycas ‘Revoluta’ and wildlife

Cycas ‘Revoluta’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Cycas ‘Revoluta’ poisonous?

Cycas ‘Revoluta’ causes an upset stomach and is harmful if ingested.

Toxic to:

Is known to attract Cats

Cats

Is known to attract Dogs

Dogs

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People