CYCAS REVOLUTA

Planting Conditions and Ideal Location

• Light Requirements: Prefers bright, indirect light or partial sun. Outdoors, choose a spot with filtered sunlight to protect fronds from scorching; indoors, place near a bright window.

• Soil Preferences: Needs free-draining soil—a mix of loam, sand, and compost works well. For container growing, use a gritty, peat-free potting mix with added perlite or grit.

• pH Range: Slightly acidic to neutral (pH 6.0–7.0) is ideal.

• Moisture Needs: Likes even moisture during the active growing season but should never sit in soggy soil. Tolerates short dry spells once established.

• Planting Time: Best planted or repotted in spring or early summer when active growth begins.

• Spacing: Allow 1–1.5 metres around the plant outdoors to accommodate the spread of the fronds.

• Positioning Tips: Works beautifully as a patio specimen, tropical focal point in beds, or statement indoor plant.

• Temperature Needs: Hardy to around -5°C for short periods; in cooler climates, grow in containers and move to frost-free shelter in winter.

• Shelter Needs: Protect from strong winds to prevent frond damage.

Routine Care, Feeding, and Seasonal Maintenance

• Watering:

  • Water thoroughly in spring and summer, allowing the top of the soil to dry slightly between waterings.

  • Reduce watering in autumn and winter when growth slows.

• Feeding: Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer or palm feed every 6–8 weeks during the growing season to support lush frond development.

• Pruning:

  • Remove old, yellowing, or damaged fronds close to the trunk using clean, sharp tools.

  • Avoid removing healthy green fronds, as they are essential for the plant’s energy production.

• Mulching: Outdoor specimens benefit from a light mulch of bark or compost in spring to conserve moisture and protect roots, keeping mulch away from the trunk.

• Pest and Disease Resistance: Generally hardy but may be affected by scale insects, mealybugs, or fungal leaf spots. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or horticultural oil.

• Winter Care:

  • Outdoor plants in mild regions can survive light frosts if roots are mulched and fronds are protected with fleece.

  • Container plants should be moved to a cool, bright, frost-free space when temperatures drop below freezing.

• Repotting: Slow-growing and rarely needs frequent repotting—typically every 3–5 years, or when roots outgrow the pot.

Ornamental Features, Seasonal Interest, and Garden Uses

• Foliage: Stiff, glossy, deep green fronds emerge in a symmetrical rosette from the crown, creating an architectural, tropical look.

• Growth Habit: Very slow-growing, eventually forming a thick, woody trunk over many years.

• Size: Typically grows to 1–1.5 metres tall in containers; in the ground and with age, can reach 2 metres or more.

• Wildlife Benefits: Not significant for pollinators but provides shelter for small insects.

• Ornamental Value: Adds an exotic, prehistoric feel to gardens and interiors. Its dramatic fronds pair well with other tropical plants like cordylines, bananas, and cannas.

• Garden Design Uses:

  • Excellent as a centrepiece in tropical or Mediterranean-style gardens.

  • Perfect for patio containers or atrium plantings.

  • Works as a specimen plant indoors in conservatories or bright rooms.

• Longevity: Exceptionally long-lived; with proper care, can survive for decades and even centuries.

• Seasonal Appeal: Evergreen, providing year-round structure and impact both indoors and outdoors.

• Size
  25-30

We currently only deliver within the island of Ireland, other countries can be quoted for by contacting [email protected] or via telephone on 06964084
 

Standard Delivery is FREE on orders over €250*

All standard deliveries will be completed within 5-7 working days via Fastway Couriers, any delay to this delivery time, the customer will be notified by One of our staff.

The in-Store delivery charge will vary compared with online, in-store delivery charge is done on a case by case basis. 

* Only mainland Ireland addresses qualify for free delivery.
 

Live Plants Delivery

Our live plants are packed with care and diligence by our staff, our horticulturists review each plant before despatch to ensure quality is maintained.
Live Plant delivery charges are not calculated on weight but on the space required per package to ensure safe delivery, so delivery charges may vary as some plants require more space than others when packed.
All live plants are despatched within 3-5 working days where possible, our couriers aim to deliver within 48 hours of despatch from our Garden Centre to allow the plant to arrive in healthy condition.
 

Click & Collect

Can’t wait for delivery? Why not try our FREE Click & Collect service? Simply make your purchase online and collect it from our store located in Croagh Co. Limerick. Our staff will contact you by phone when your order is ready for collection (Please allow 24 hours minimum). When collecting your item, call the store on 069-64084. We will then load into your car as required. This service is available in-store 9am – 6pm Monday – Saturday (No collections on Sundays)

Click here for more information about our shipping conditions.

You can pay your online order either by credit card or via Paypal.
If you have any further questions about the online order payment please contact us via ­069 640 84 or mail.