How to Care for Cycas revoluta

Korean name: 소철

It looks like a palm tree but belongs to an ancient group of plants. It grows very slowly and can live for decades with its strong vitality.

Key facts

• Category: Foliage plant
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: indoors
• Native to: Japan, China
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.
• Traits: ancient plant, palm-like, hardy, unique

Care Guide

• Light: Bright indirect light to direct sunlight
• Watering: Water after the soil is completely dry.
• Soil: Well-draining soil
• Humidity: Adapts to normal indoor humidity
• Temperature: 15~35°C
• Fertilizer: Once every 2~3 months in spring to summer

Common questions

How often should you water Cycas revoluta?

Water after the soil is completely dry. Roughly every 14 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Cycas revoluta?

It likes Bright indirect light to direct sunlight. You can grow it indoors. Use Well-draining soil.

Is Cycas revoluta safe around pets?

Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.

Is Cycas revoluta good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 15~35°C. Humidity: Adapts to normal indoor humidity. Fertilise Once every 2~3 months in spring to summer.