Botanical Name: Common Names:
Cycas thouarsii Madagascar Cycad,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Palms, Ferns & Tropical Rounded, Upright
Description:
One of the oldest largest and fastest growing Cycads. It can get up to 10m tall with a 45cm trunk. The long palm like leaves can get up to 3m long. A beautiful architectural plant that will be a absolute feature to a tropical garden.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
4-10m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Semi Shade Any, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Feature, Indoor Plant, Shady Garden, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Cycadaceae Africa
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: N/A
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate, Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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