Cycad Plant
Cycad (Cycas revoluta) is a cycad growing 3-6 feet tall, hardy in USDA zones 8-11, with slow growth in well-drained, sandy soil, requiring full sun and low moisture, and it is neither edible nor medicinal.
Habit
Cycad
Height
1 to 2 m
Growth
Slow
Soil
Well-drained, sandy loam
Shade
Full sun
Moisture
Low
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Japan
Climatic Condition
Tropical, subtropical
Temperature (°)
15 to 30
Humidity (%)
50 to 80
Potting media
Peat and perlite
Fertilizers
Slow-release nitrogen
Watering
Minimal watering
Plant Weight
500 to 1000 g
Flowering Time
Rarely flowers
Soil Ph level
5.5 to 6.5
Water Ph level
6.5 to 7.0
Soil EC
0.3 to 1.0
Yield Per Plant
1 to 2 kg per plant
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
50 to 100 years
Health Benefits
Ornamental, air purifier, drought-resistant.
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% sand, 25% perlite, 25% peat moss
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 4 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Common Diseases
Cycad Scale, Root Rot, Leaf Spot, Mealybugs, Aphids
Symptoms
Yellowing leaves, brown spots, sticky residue
Organic Remedies
Improve soil drainage, prune affected leaves, use neem oil
HEALTH BENEFITS
- Caution: Some cycad species contain toxic compounds (cycasin) that can harm the liver and nervous system.
- Traditional Uses: Some communities process cycads carefully for consumption, but proper preparation is essential.