{"title":"Cycas","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlants in the genus \u003cem\u003eCycas\u003c\/em\u003e are \u003ca title=\"exotic plants\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/exotic-plant-cold-hardy-tropical-plants-for-sale\"\u003eexotic plants\u003c\/a\u003e from tropical and subtropical parts of the world with a striking symmetric architectural beauty. Members of the genus \u003cem\u003eCycas\u003c\/em\u003e are called cycads and although their more common name is Sago Palm, cycas species are not palm trees (an angiosperm) but rather are ancient gymnosperms whose closest living relative is the ginkgo. Cycad plants feature long, leathery, feather-like leaves and a thick palm-like caudex (trunk). In fact, the name cycas was coined by Greek naturalist Theophrastus from the word \"koikas\" for \"an unknown palm\".\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eMost people in the US are familiar with \u003cem\u003eCycas revoluta\u003c\/em\u003e, a houseplant cycad also known as the King Sago. There are a few cycas species that display enough cold tolerance to be used in warm temperate gardens, and we have diligently trialed these hardy cycads to make them available to you. Cycas plants are slow growers that produce new leaves in a plume-like whorl at the top of the trunk during a single flush of growth in the spring. During that growth period they need consistent moisture to make the leaves look their best.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eTips for Growing Cycas\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn the winter, cycads prefer well-drained sandy soil and drier conditions to prevent root rot. They are also salt tolerant plants. Cycas species are heavy feeders, so you should give them plenty of compost. After a few years of growth, they become quite drought-tolerant. They prefer sunny spots, but adapt well to partial shade conditions. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cycas-taitungensis","title":"Cycas taitungensis","description":"\u003cp\u003eCycas taitungensis hails from Taiwan, and in 2008, we were fortunate to visit the rocky, exposed hillsides in the Taitung Prefecture of southeastern Taiwan where this cycad calls home. Cycas taitungensis is similar in appearance to the popular house plant, Cycas revoluta. In 7-9 years (temperate climates), Cycas taitungensis forms a large rosette of stunning 5' long, dark green, plastic-like fronds circling the leg-sized trunk which can eventually reach 10' tall. While the foliage will burn back at 20 degrees F, all of our plants resprouted during their annual late spring flush, from 7 degrees F in 2009. We recommend you establish these early in the season and mulch well until you have a robust trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21026079557,"sku":"4683","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Cycas-taitungensis.i-4683.s-68290.r-1.jpg?v=1790093737"},{"product_id":"cycas-taitoluta","title":"Cycas taitoluta","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe are pleased to offer Cycas x taitoluta, thanks to seed from Georgia palm guru Joe LeVert, who has 5 parent hybrid Cycas revoluta x taitungensis plants that have been in the garden since 2001 (1 female and 4 males...yikes!). The hybrid plants, which are now 8' tall x 8' wide, push out new foliage weeks before plain Cycas revoluta and a couple of weeks after straight Cycas taitungensis.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40224029671511,"sku":"10570","price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Cycas-taitoluta.i-10570.s-67252.r-1.jpg?v=1791485876"},{"product_id":"cycas-pectinata","title":"Cycas pectinata","description":"\u003cp\u003eCycas pectinata is a Himalayan species, native from Northeast India south to Thailand. We are uncertain of winter hardiness, but have a few spares from our garden hardiness trials. In the wild, where it grows in dry, open thickets over karst, it can reach 40' tall, making it the tallest of all cycad species.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42647061561431,"sku":"17324","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Cycas-pectinata.i-17324.s-68484.r-1_321c9524-d425-4f74-96ab-7ceb86cf59fe.jpg?v=1787661575"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/collections\/Cycas-x-panzhioluta-1900x350_3ce89805-d41e-4a21-aeec-11ded8751734.jpg?v=1684760113","url":"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/cycas.oembed","provider":"Plant Delights Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}