| Botanical name | Cycas thouarsii |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.  Frost Sensitive Frost Sensitive – Will Get Damaged and Possibly Killed During Periods of Frost.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Low Maintenance Low Maintenance – Requires little maintenance.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Common name(s) | Madagascar cycad |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | This cycad has spreading, glossy, bluegreen leaves that are soft and feathery. |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Interesting info | As it is not indigenous, no permit is needed for this member of the cycad family. |
Cycas thouarsii (Madagascar cycad)
- Botanical name: Cycas thouarsii
- Common name(s): Madagascar cycad
- Categories: Cycads, Shrubs and Perennials
Plant description:
Very fast-growing in a favourable subtropical climate. This cycad has spreading, glossy, bluegreen leaves that are soft and feathery. It makes an outstanding accent plant.
Family: Cycadaceae
Synonym: Cycas glauca
Botanical Pronunciation: SY-kas tho-AR-see-eye
Cycas thouarsii requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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This cycad has spreading, glossy, bluegreen leaves that are soft and feathery.
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