{"product_id":"cycas-revoluta-o17-h60","title":"Cycas revoluta (Japanese Sago Palm) — H60 cm | Pot Ø17 cm","description":"\u003csection id=\"cycas-revoluta\" class=\"product-content verdeia-product\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\n  \u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌴 Living fossil of 200 million years • ☀️ Bright light to direct sunlight • 💧 Moderate watering • 🌿 Pinnate fronds in a symmetrical crown • 🐾 Toxic to pets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eNative to \u003cstrong\u003eJapan and southern China\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cem\u003eCycas revoluta\u003c\/em\u003e is a true living fossil whose ancestors roamed the Earth over 200 million years ago, long before flowering plants appeared. It is not a palm but a primitive cycad—a distinct plant lineage that produces cones instead of flowers. Its shiny dark green pinnate fronds arranged in a symmetrical crown around a thick, scaly trunk make it one of the most historically rich \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantas-de-coleccion\"\u003ecollector plants\u003c\/a\u003e, alongside other equally remarkable species in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantas-originales-y-raras\"\u003eoriginal and rare plants\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts extremely slow growth—a new crown of fronds each year—and exceptional longevity make it a valuable collector’s plant, to be considered a true long-term botanical investment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/header\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- EXPOSURE \u0026 LOCATION --\u003e\n  \u003csection id=\"exposition-emplacement\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"exposition-title\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 id=\"exposition-title\"\u003eExposure \u0026amp; Location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright light to direct sunlight for a few hours a day—the more abundant the light, the more compact and vigorous the new fronds will be. For less bright spaces, our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/grandes-plantas-plantas-xxl\"\u003elarge XXL plants\u003c\/a\u003e offer more shade-tolerant alternatives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright living room, sunroom, balcony, or sheltered terrace during warm seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 to 27 °C — tolerates cool temperatures down to 5 °C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e very well-drained and rich—potting soil for green plants mixed with sand and perlite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- WATERING \u0026 CARE --\u003e\n  \u003csection id=\"arrosage-entretien\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"arrosage-title\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 id=\"arrosage-title\"\u003eWatering \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate—allow the top 3 to 5 cm of substrate to dry out between waterings. Excess water causes irreversible trunk rot, a common mistake among \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/10-errores-comunes-con-las-plantas-de-interior-y-como-evitarlas\"\u003efrequent indoor plant errors\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e about once a week in spring and summer, greatly reduced in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e essential—pot with drainage holes and very well-draining substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e perfectly tolerates dry air—no need for misting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e once a month in spring and summer, diluted balanced liquid fertilizer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- DECOR IDEAS \u0026 PLANT COMBINATIONS --\u003e\n  \u003csection id=\"associations-deco\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"deco-title\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 id=\"deco-title\"\u003eDecor Ideas \u0026amp; Plant Combinations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolo:\u003c\/strong\u003e its architectural silhouette in a symmetrical crown stands on its own—place it alone in a bright corner of a living room or sunroom to make it the centerpiece of the space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge format compositions:\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/strelitzia-nicolai\"\u003eStrelitzia nicolai\u003c\/a\u003e with large paddle-shaped leaves and a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/zamioculcas-planta-zz-1\"\u003eZamioculcas\u003c\/a\u003e with shiny foliage—three radically different shapes that complement each other in a structured tropical arrangement, as detailed in our article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/plantas-xxl-cuales-elegir-y-como-integrarlas\"\u003elarge indoor plants: which to choose\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/maceta-elho-brussels-redonda-antracita\"\u003eBrussels anthracite\u003c\/a\u003e or a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/maceta-decorativa-elho-bfor-soft-antracita\"\u003eBfor soft anthracite\u003c\/a\u003e highlights the brown scaly trunk and dark green fronds through contrasting texture and color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- VERDEIA TIPS --\u003e\n  \u003csection id=\"tips\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"tips-title\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 id=\"tips-title\"\u003eVerdeia Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNever cut green fronds:\u003c\/strong\u003e only remove fronds that are completely dry and brown at the base—cutting a still green frond creates a permanent scar and deprives the plant of photosynthetic energy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepot only every 3 to 5 years:\u003c\/strong\u003e its very slow growth means it depletes substrate slowly—wait until roots appear under the pot before \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/trasplante-de-plantas-de-interior-cuando-como-y-en-que-trasplantar-guia-completa\"\u003erepotting into very well-draining substrate\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMove it outdoors to the balcony or terrace starting in spring:\u003c\/strong\u003e direct sun and summer heat stimulate the production of the annual new crown of fronds—Cycas shows its best vigor outdoors; bring it inside before the first cool nights below 10 °C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n  \u003csection id=\"caracteristiques\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"caract-title\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 id=\"caract-title\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCycas revoluta\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese sago palm, Japanese cycas\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan and southern China\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions at delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H60 cm | Pot Ø17 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 100–200 cm indoors (very slow growth)\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright light to direct sunlight—tolerates partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate—allow 3 to 5 cm surface to dry between waterings\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate acidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e pH 5.5–6.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic to pets and children if ingested\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecor style:\u003c\/strong\u003e urban jungle \/ collector \/ prehistoric\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n    \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach plant is unique: photos show an example of its appearance. The number and size of fronds naturally vary with age and growing conditions.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56333252428041,"sku":"12714","price":64.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/cycas-revoluta-o17-cm-h60-cm-verdeia-3205662.jpg?v=1774792981","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/cycas-revoluta-17cm-60cm","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}