Cycas

Cycas revoluta

Also called · Sago palm

Looks like a palm but is an ancient plant of its own. Every part is poisonous if eaten, so keep it away from small children.

LightFull sun
WaterWhen half dry
WhereGarden, full sun

Care tag · 72

“It is very slow. New leaves come in one ring at a time, maybe once or twice a year.”

  1. 01

    Light

    Full sun to light shade.
  2. 02

    Water

    When the top half of the soil is dry. It rots if waterlogged.
  3. 03

    Soil & pot

    Well-draining soil.
  4. 04

    Feeding

    Slow-release fertiliser every 3 months.
  5. 05

    What you'll need

    • Organic potting soil (tanah organik)
    • Slow-release fertiliser (Osmocote)
    • Scale Terminator, for scale and mealybugs

    All available here at the nursery.

Something wrong?

  • Yellow leaves

    Too wet, or hungry. Check drainage and feed it.

  • White crusty spots on leaves

    Scale insects. Spray with Scale Terminator and repeat.

  • Soft new leaves

    Don't touch or move it until the new ring hardens.

Garden, full sun

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