Botanical Profile
Cycas glauca is a tropical cycad in the Cycadaceae family known for its bluish-green foliage and slow-growing ornamental form.
Scientific Name
Cycas glauca Miq.
Local Name
Blue Cycad, Glaucous Cycad
Native Habitat
Native to Indonesia, especially Sulawesi and nearby islands. It grows in tropical lowland forests and well-drained rocky habitats with warm temperatures year-round.
Germination Difficulty
Moderate — seeds require patience, stable warmth, and consistently moist conditions during early development.
Germination Timeframe
30–120 days depending on seed freshness and environmental stability.
Growing Condition
Prefers full sun to partial shade, well-draining mineral-rich soil, moderate humidity, and temperatures between 24–32°C. Avoid prolonged waterlogging during seedling growth.
Collector Significance
Highly valued among cycad collectors for its bluish foliage, rarity in cultivation, and strong ornamental appearance.
General Information
These seeds are rare and often hard to find online. Many available seeds have low viability due to long storage, but we provide fresh seeds with higher germination potential.
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