How to grow and care for Cycas revoluta Thunb.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Cycas revoluta Thunb., Japanese sago palm, Sotetsu
Cycas revoluta Thunb. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
21C° ~25C°
Every 10 days
water
How to water Cycas revoluta Thunb.
How often should I water?
check Cycas revoluta Thunb. Every 10 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
When is the Dormant period?
it goes into dormancy in the Winter. during the period, 1.5~2x the watering interval you use in the warm season.
Light & Location
How much light does a Cycas revoluta Thunb. need?
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Cycas revoluta Thunb. likes Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 10K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
10K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
-2~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
21~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Cycas revoluta Thunb. at home, make sure the temperature is 21~25℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Cycas revoluta Thunb. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Cycas revoluta Thunb. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Cycadopsida, Order: Cycadales, Family: Cycadaceae, Genus: Cycas, Species: Cycas revoluta
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Habitat | East Asia |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Cycadopsida |
| Order | Cycadales |
| Family | Cycadaceae |
| Genus | Cycas |
| Species | Cycas revoluta |
Is Cycas revoluta Thunb. toxic?
Cycas revoluta Thunb. is dangerous to Dog, Cat, Hamster, Dog
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Hamster
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