Taxonomy

Division:

Cycadophyta | - Cycads

Family:

Cycadaceae

Genus:

Cycas

Species:

Cycas revoluta

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Tree

Native Range

United States: Florida, Georgia, Guam, Puerto Rico, Palau, U.S. Minor Outlying Islands

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to rocky hillsides and coastal areas