I introduce this plant first. The reason is that it is the first plant to make me interested in the world of Cycad(Cycas).
The reason why I fell in love with the charm of Cycas revoluta is by cute appearance. I used to like cool plants like various palm trees. However, palm trees show off the beauty when they are big. I thought it didn't fit in my little house. I think Cycas revoluta is a palm miniature! So I brought it right away my house. This plant is too pretty for me!!
The hometown of Cycas revoluta
If you know the geographical characteristics and climate of the area where the plant grow, you can know how to grow the plant.
- [The area where Cycas revoluta grows] Southern Korea including the Jeju Island: It is a hot and humid weather because it is an island surrounded by the sea.
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- [The climate of Jeju Island] It has temperatures average 8 degrees Celsius in winter(from December to February). (Temperature typically varies from 37°F to 85°F and is rarely below 31°F or above 91°F.) The summers are short, warm, oppressive, wet, windy, and mostly cloudy and the winters are very cold, extremely windy, and partly cloudy.
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Jeju City Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (South Korea) - Weather Spark
Climate and Average Weather Year Round in Jeju City South Korea In Jeju City, the summers are short, warm, oppressive, wet, windy, and mostly cloudy and the winters are very cold, extremely windy, and partly cloudy. Over the course of the year, the tempera
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- [Place of habitat] It grows best in sandy, well-drained soil, preferably with some organic matter. It needs good drainage or it will rot. It is fairly drought-tolerant and grows well in full sun or outdoor shade, but needs bright light when grown indoors. The leaves can bleach somewhat if moved from indoors to full sun outdoors.
This is enough for the prior knowledge of growing plants.
Characteristics of Cycas revoluta appearance
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Cycas revoluta's appearance photo~!! |
- [Roots] Looks like wild ginseng. (There is no picture of the roots.)
- [Important thing] Watch out for over-wetting! The ability to store water in the roots is excellent, so it is strong for drying.
- [Important thing] Roots like wild ginseng need deep pots!
- [Stem] It's called 'caudex' and it has a root stem.
- [Important thing] Watch out for over-wetting! If the stem is thick and fat, the ability to store water is excellent. so it is strong for drying~! - [Leaves] Thick and stiff.
- [Important thing] If the leaves are thick and thick, the ability to store water in the leaves is excellent! You should be careful of excessive humidity because it is resistant to drying.
Conclusion: how to grow Cycas revoluta well
- [Soil] Soil with good drainage (Reason: It is similar to wild ginseng root, so it is vulnerable to over-humidity)
- Mix a lot of pearlite, chaff and so on. It makes the soil condition more rough for good drainage. - [Flowerpot] You need a deep and well-drained pot.(=a well-ventilated pot! (Reason: It looks like wild ginseng root)
- [Light] You need to grow it in places with a lot of light, but it is fine with a little shade place.
- [Wind] When you grow plants indoors, you have to ventilate them well. Let's use an air circulator or an electric fan!
(Reason: It grows near windy sea, so a well-ventilated place is good environment for the plant.) - Spray the leaves (both front and back) about once a day or two. (Purpose of preventing disease and pest)
- [Water] Don't water it often~~! This plant is resistant to dry environments. But when you water, you should water thoroughly.
- [Important thing] I check the condition of the potted soil using disposable wooden chopsticks. I put wooden chopsticks into the potted soil and remove them. If there is little soil, water the plants. - [Mind] If you decide to grow a plant, you need the passion and responsibility not to kill the plant~~!
(I recommend you to search for how to raise plants)
It is the plant that grows naturally in Korea, so it is introduced as the first plant.
Cycas revoluta grows very slowly. That's why I like it better. It doesn't take up space indoors. Leaves form about once or twice a year. I try to work hard to grow this plant well.
