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Cycas Revoluta - Sago Palm Cycas revoluta, commonly known as the sago palm, despite its palm like appearance is in fact not a palm but more closely related to the conifer and is one of the oldest plants known to mankind dating back to prehistoric times. From Japan, it has been cultivated for centuries and makes an easy to care for house plant given sufficient light. In Central London cycas revoluta is perfectly hardy and can quite comfortably endure temperatures down to -8 or -9c when mature. Its hardiness in other parts of the country is really related to your micro climate. In all but the coldest gardens it is well worth a try. Even in gardens susceptible to extreme cold there is no reason why your sago cannot spend the summer and autumn on the patio to be brought in when cold weather threatens - slow growth means they are perfect candidates for pot culture. Outdoors they require a position in extremely well drained soil, with periodic feeding and must be in full sun. Their reputation for being extremely slow growing is based on the fact they can go months or sometimes even years without doing anything, then all of a sudden burst into life sending up 5, 10,15 or even 20 new leaves in one go. This usually happens in June which allows sufficient time for the leaves to harden before winter frosts. Brilliant for under planting palms or anywhere in the front border in full sun. Larger examples of this desirable plant are available on request so please contact us for a quote. Wow factor - perfect choice for a gift Please choose by checking box and add to basket:-
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| * Please note that sizes stated are very approximate and the heights of the plants sent may differ from those in the catalogue. While we try to be honest in describing the size of plants, they are, after all, living things and two plants in the same batch, ostensibly the same 'size' may be very different from each other. Additionally, photographs of palms in the catalogue are often of mature trees and obviously young plants are likely to have a rather different appearance, taking many years, for example, to form a trunk. |