Cycads & Succulents · Africa
Cycas Thouarsii
Medium · Madagascar Cycad
Sourced from South Africa · 20 years in the making · 3 m at selection.
Prehistoric living fossil, dramatic frond crown, collector specimen.
Indicative acquisition
$1,500
Botanical identity
- Botanical name
- Cycas Thouarsii
- Common name
- Madagascar Cycad
- Family
- Cycadaceae
- Genus
- Cycas
- Size tier
- Medium
Dimensions
- Height
- 3 m
- Crown spread
- 2.5 m
- Trunk
- 30 cm
- Age at selection
- 20 years
Provenance & culture
- Origin
- South Africa
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Growth rate
- Very Slow
- Water need
- Low
- Sun exposure
- Full/Partial
- Root system
- Tuberous taproot
- Maintenance
- Very Low
Dimensions and age are recorded at the point of selection and are characteristic of the tier; each living specimen varies. Placement, irrigation and establishment are confirmed on technical review.
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