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Help identify my house plant, please.

ajay

By Ajay

London, United Kingdom

Hi. My friend Stacey bought me this lovely plant yesterday. Can you tell me what it is please?




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Yes, it is a Sago Palm. I have two growing outside my home down in Houston but they make excellent house plants as well.

Pictures and more plant information at the link below:
http://herselfshoustongarden.com/2007/02/king-sago-palms-cycas-revoluta.html

9 Jun, 2007

 

Thank you very much, especially the great information at the link you provided!

10 Jun, 2007

 

It looks like it could be a sago palm, cycas revoluta.
here's some info!

Cycas revoluta - Sago Palm

Once dinosaur food these ancient palms rose to popularity as a houseplant in Victorian times. Cycads are striking specimen plant with dark green needles borne on long symmetrical fronds. Over time (A very long time!) a thick trunk is formed with a wonderful texture and otherworldly flowers.

Site: A well lit spot but avoid to much direct sun.

Temp: Average; keep colder over the winter.

Water: Well watered in the growing season but allow to dry in-between watering. Less water over the winter months. Misting when out of sunlight will keep the needles from browning at the tips.

Feeding: A liquid feed every four to five weeks over the growing season.

Tip: Do not use pesticide to remove any pests

Hope this helps,
Jan

21 Mar, 2009

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