Cycad Species Mixed

Greenhouse Evergreen Tree

• Germination : Experience Useful
• Aftercare : Easy
• Ideal for : Conservatories, Pot Plants
• Special Features : Attractive Foliage

Description

A LIVING FOSSIL. Evolved more than 110 million years ago. Long lived, slow growing, house plant. Stands several degrees of frost so may be tried outdoors In a warm sheltered position or mild climates.

Sowing Instructions

Sow in trays, pots, etc of good seed compost in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature of 70-75F (20-25C). Sow in a peat/sand mix seed compost, just covering the seed with compost. Sow immediately. Germination can take 1-3 months, keep the compost moist but not over wet.

Growing Instructions

Transplant into 7.5cm (3in) pots with the seed half out of the compost. Grow on in good light conditions.

Aftercare

They are very slow growing at first, do NOT over-water. Pot on as required into 13cm (5in) and finally 20cm (8in) pots. Provide a temperature of 5-10C (40-50F) through the winter.