Cycas thouarsii
MALAGASY CYCAD, MADAGASCAN BLUE CYCAD
Cycadaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen cycad

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, second line salt wind
4m
Plant habit
 
3m

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Flowers: n/a

Leaves: glossy; dark green; blue-green new leaves
 
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Cycas thouarsii
MALAGASY CYCAD, MADAGASCAN BLUE CYCAD
Cycadaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen cycad

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, second line salt wind
4m
Plant habit
 
3m

FEATURES

Flowers: n/a

Leaves: glossy; dark green; blue-green new leaves


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, formal, contemporary & coastal designs

Uses: pot, large planter, accents

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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