cycad

Notes

Cycad (Cycas rumphii) is a tree for specimen planting, tropical gardens, and containers. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 9 and warmer, down to about 20°F (-7°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full or part sun and average moisture. It is evergreen and drought tolerant, and it can reach 20 to 33 feet tall. It does not flower.

Pairs well with Century plant, Miscanthus, and Stargazer lily.

Native range

Indonesia and Papua New Guinea.