Cycas revoluta likes sunny, dry and well-ventilated environment, not cold-resistant, good fertilizer, likes sandy soil, slow growth, life span of about 200 years. Trees over 10 years old in the tropics and southern subtropics of southern China bloom and bear fruit almost every year, while Cycas revoluta cultivated in the Yangtze River Basin and other parts of the north often does not bloom for life, or occasionally blooms and bears fruit. Today we are going to learn how Cycas revoluta should be cultivated.

1. Light moisture
In terms of light management, Cycas revoluta loves light, especially during the period of leaf growth, it must be placed in the sun, otherwise the new leaves will become slender and reduce its ornamental value. However, it is afraid of scorching sun exposure. In terms of water management, Cycas revoluta avoids water accumulation and is resistant to drought. Therefore, the cultivation soil should be dry and not wet, and it should be treated according to the principle of "do not water if it is not dry, and pour it thoroughly". Keep the soil moist frequently during the growing season and spray the leaves with water 2 to 3 times a day in the morning and evening. In the rainy season or the planting terrain is low-lying, attention should be paid to ditching and drainage to prevent soil water accumulation.
2. Fertilize
In terms of fertility management, Cycas revoluta is resistant to barrenness and does not require high fertility conditions. Apply pancake fertilizer and water once a month or so when the seedlings are young, and top-dress with 0.3% urea liquid fertilizer, 0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate liquid fertilizer or 0.1% ferrous sulfate liquid fertilizer every 20 days in the peak growth season.
The adult plants are ditched around the trunk in a ring shape before they bloom in early spring, and sufficient base fertilizer is applied. Generally, organic fertilizer is the main form and some calcium superphosphate and ferrous sulfate are added in an appropriate amount. After pollination from May to June, the seeds develop rapidly and can be top-dressed. 1-2 times, apply urea or compound fertilizer in the holes around the crown or dilute with 0.1% concentration to carry out top dressing outside the root; from October to November, especially when the mother plant is harvested, apply the base fertilizer again to supplement nutrition and prevent the tree body decline.
3. Weeding and pruning
During the growth period of Cycas revoluta, weeding should be done by cultivating and weeding to loosen the soil, improve the aeration of the soil, and reduce the nutrient competition of weeds. Generally, in autumn and winter, a round of 3-4 year old withered and yellow leaves and branches and leaves with pests and diseases should be cut off, and burned in a centralized manner to promote the ventilation and light transmission of Cycas revoluta plants, reduce the occurrence of pests and diseases, and maintain a beautiful tree appearance.
The cultivation technology of Cycas revoluta is introduced here, I hope it can help you.