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Ceratozamia robusta, Ceratozamia mexicana var. robusta, Zamia macrophylla Family: Zamiaceae / Cycadaceae Palmilla, Forest Pineapple Origin: Mexico, Guatemala        A medium to large cycad which in nature develops an emergent trunk to 2 m long and 30 cm diameter, with the leaf bases spreading away from the trunk. Dark green smooth leaves. Suited to tropical and warm subtropical regions. A vigorous species which forms impressive clumps. Require protection from excessive hot sun, with a position receiving morning sun or filtered sun being most suitable. Respond vigorously to an abundance of water, regular light applications of fertiliser and mulching. |  |
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 | Cycas angulata Family: Cycadaceae Ngathu, Angular Cycas Origin: North Australia   A large cycad with a massive blackish trunk to 12 m tall and 40 cm diameter, swollen at the base, with occasional offsets produced on the trunk and sparse suckers arising from the base, growing in clumps of up to 6 stems. Blue green to grey green glossy leaves. The stout caudices, topped with thick arching fronds make them a very attractive species, and probably this is the cycad most mentioned as a food source by Northern Territory aborigines. Rainfall in its habitat is during summer, so this species does better if kept on the dry side during cold weather. The name derives from the Latin angulatus, which translates as "angular", referring to the leaflet arrangement on the leaf petiole. |  |
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 Mature seeds | Cycas armstrongii Family: Cycadaceae Fire Fern Origin: Australia  Annual grass fires are common in its natural habitats. The species is extremely fire tolerant, and the usually early spring fires initiate a profusion of new leaf growth in the plants, thus the common name, Fire Fern. Fertile plants are frequently seen with reproductive structure only, and no leaves. The leaves are deciduous in the dry season, though persistent if grown in moister situations. |  |
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 | Cycas calcicola Family: Cycadaceae Cycas Origin: North Australia |
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 | Cycas circinalis, Cycas undulata, Cycas wallichii Family: Cycadaceae Queen Sago Origin: Equatorial Africa   Like other cycads the queen sago resembles a palm tree with its featherlike leaves arranged in a rosette that crowns a single trunk. It is a larger and more graceful version of its more commonly encountered cousin, the King sago ( Cycas revoluta). Queen sago is tolerant of soils but prefers loose sandy soils with some organic matter and light bark or leaf mulch. Prefers a warm, sunny position with plenty of water in summer, and a dryish winter. Propagated by seed. Press seeds to half their depth in moist sand. Keep moist and in a warm place, the seed will usually germinate in 8 to 12 weeks. |  |
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 | Cycas maconochiei Family: Cycadaceae Cycas Origin: North Australia Its slender, straight trunks are often blackened by fire in habitat, and hold a neat crown of fairly short, flat, green to gray-green leaves. It makes a beautiful ornamental for tropical and some warm temperate areas but is rather rare in cultivation. Distinguishing features: distinguished by the flattened leaves with short petioles and leaflets with recurved margins, and the basal leaflets reducing in size. |  |
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 | Cycas ophiolitica Family: Cycadaceae Cycas Marlborough Blue Origin: Australia Nice looking cycad with silvery-blue leaves in a hot, dryish climate. In really humid climates tends to be a bit greener. The leaflets are very fine and soft for a cycad. |  |
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 | Cycas revoluta Family: Cycadaceae Sago Palm, King Sago Origin: Japan, South China This is one of the most primitive living seed plants, are very unusual and popular ornamentals. A rugged trunk, topped with whorled feathery leaves has lead to the common name "Sago Palm", however it is actually related to conifer and Ginko trees - all cone bearing plants which trace their origins back to the ancient flora of the early Mesozoic era. Often called "living fossils", Cycads have changed very little in the last 200 million years. The growth habit of Cycas revoluta displays an upright trunk with a diameter from 1" to 12" depending on age, topped with stiff feather-like leaves growing in a circular pattern. Rather than continuously adding foliage, Sagos produce a periodic "flush" of new leaves, called a "break". Eventually, offsets begin to grow at the base of the specimen, and occasionally in the crown. The addition of offsets provides a source of new plants and many possibilities for developing an unique specimen. Regardless of age or size, Cycas revoluta is one of the easiest plants to grow, indoors or out. |  |
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 | Dioon sp. Family: Zamiaceae / Cycadaceae Virgin Palm Origin: Mexico  Suited to subtropical and temperate regions. A very popular cycad which is widely grown and has proved to be adaptable to a range of climates and situations. Plants grow best in full sun and need excellent drainage. Watering during summer is beneficial and unimpeded air movement is important to avoid foliage being damaged by excessive wet. Tolerant of light to moderate frosts. Dioon mejiae is one of the more commonly grown members of this genus. It is a very hardy species which will withstand considerable exposure to sun as well as some dryness of the roots. |  Dioon Rzedowskii (Oaxaca, Mexico) |
 Dioon Rzedowskii (Oaxaca, Mexico) |  |  Dioon Mejiae (Honduras) |  |
 Dioon spinulosum |  |  Dioon Mejiae |  Dioon Edule |
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 | Encephalartos ferox Family: Zamiaceae / Cycadaceae Tongaland Cycad Origin: South Africa  The most spectacular part of these plants are their striking orange-red to scarlet cones which contrast with the attractive dark green foliage. |  |
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