{"product_id":"cycas-siamensis-thai-cycad","title":"Cycas siamensis","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCycas siamensis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"390\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"109\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seedlingsindia.in\/products\/cycas-siamensis?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=Cycas+siamensis\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" target=\"_self\" title=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"109\"\u003eCycas siamensis\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003c\/a\u003e commonly called the \u003cstrong data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"148\"\u003eSiamese Cycad\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a slow-growing, ancient gymnosperm native to \u003cstrong data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"260\"\u003eThailand, Laos, Cambodia, and parts of Myanmar and Vietnam\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is valued for its palm-like appearance, rugged trunk, and extreme longevity, often living for many decades or even centuries.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1b9tx6d\" data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"411\"\u003eKey Features: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seedlingsindia.com\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCycas siamensis\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"775\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13063mc\" data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"456\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"430\"\u003eGrowth Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cycad (not a true palm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"we3vx4\" data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"538\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"469\"\u003eTrunk:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick, woody, columnar trunk that becomes more pronounced with age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15wt8oc\" data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"609\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"552\"\u003eLeaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, arching, feather-like fronds arranged in a crown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fmmh7y\" data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"690\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"625\"\u003eLeaflets:\u003c\/strong\u003e Narrow, stiff, dark green leaflets with a slightly bluish tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3lrcuh\" data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"775\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"702\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically \u003cstrong data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"739\"\u003e2–5 meters (6–16 feet)\u003c\/strong\u003e in cultivation, larger in habitat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"dnbcyy\" data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"801\"\u003eTrunk \u0026amp; Structure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"854\"\u003eThe plant develops a strong central trunk over time:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"1013\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11swtfv\" data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"898\"\u003eStarts as a low rosette in young plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15h7i5p\" data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"947\"\u003eGradually forms a \u003cstrong data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"945\"\u003epalm-like upright stem\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17cslrt\" data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"1013\"\u003eRetains old leaf scars, giving a textured, armored appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"9dgtn0\" data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1034\"\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1191\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"b00ogc\" data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1063\"\u003eExtremely \u003cstrong data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1063\"\u003eslow-growing\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wyrvhy\" data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003eProduces one flush of new leaves per year (or less in cooler climates)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"yk69gz\" data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1191\"\u003eVery long-lived and low-maintenance once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"u1jdk9\" data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1218\"\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1313\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1230\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003ePrefers \u003cstrong data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1270\"\u003efull sun to partial shade\u003c\/strong\u003e. Full sun produces compact, sturdy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1359\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1324\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1327\"\u003eRequires \u003cstrong data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003ewell-draining soil\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1420\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vfg4gu\" data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1382\"\u003eSandy or loamy mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6gilg2\" data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1420\"\u003eAdded grit or pumice for drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1435\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1571\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"v4ymma\" data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1480\"\u003eModerate watering during active growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"chhjln\" data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1528\"\u003eAllow soil to dry slightly between watering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19hcpfp\" data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1571\"\u003eVery drought tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1591\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1589\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1702\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bcw87g\" data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1620\"\u003eIdeal range: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1618\"\u003e20–35°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rci53d\" data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1702\"\u003eCan tolerate brief cooler temperatures but should be protected below \u003cstrong data-start=\"1692\" data-end=\"1702\"\u003e5–10°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"o822tq\" data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"1720\"\u003eCare Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1721\" data-end=\"1919\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6tl2cr\" data-start=\"1721\" data-end=\"1774\"\u003eAvoid overwatering (most common cause of decline)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9w7mub\" data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1835\"\u003eUse a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1783\" data-end=\"1819\"\u003edeep clay pot or ground planting\u003c\/strong\u003e for stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dau9w1\" data-start=\"1836\" data-end=\"1884\"\u003eFertilize lightly during warm growing months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fsujvw\" data-start=\"1885\" data-end=\"1919\"\u003eRemove only fully dried fronds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1c84grx\" data-start=\"1921\" data-end=\"1939\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"2041\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6slikk\" data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"1990\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"1952\"\u003eSeeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Primary method; germination is slow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"152r4ti\" data-start=\"1991\" data-end=\"2041\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1993\" data-end=\"2005\"\u003eOffsets:\u003c\/strong\u003e Occasionally produced at the base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"aqcjfg\" data-start=\"2043\" data-end=\"2054\"\u003eUses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2055\" data-end=\"2202\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ujoe6k\" data-start=\"2055\" data-end=\"2088\"\u003eOrnamental landscape specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ex9lns\" data-start=\"2089\" data-end=\"2131\"\u003eXeriscape and drought-tolerant gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xjgt17\" data-start=\"2132\" data-end=\"2171\"\u003eContainer-grown architectural plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1r0o0bb\" data-start=\"2172\" data-end=\"2202\"\u003eCollector’s cycad specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2216\" data-end=\"2323\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAll parts of cycads are \u003cstrong data-start=\"2240\" data-end=\"2261\"\u003etoxic if ingested\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially seeds. Handle with care around pets and children.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2325\" data-end=\"2533\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eWith its elegant palm-like crown, prehistoric origins, and extreme resilience, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2423\"\u003eCycas siamensis\u003c\/strong\u003e is a timeless architectural plant that brings a bold, tropical character to any landscape or collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seedlings India","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47040796426389,"sku":null,"price":1250.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/4384\/3733\/files\/13648_d5c1085e-a409-4887-b2b6-7d02a591bd98.webp?v=1782799171","url":"https:\/\/seedlingsindia.in\/products\/cycas-siamensis-thai-cycad","provider":"Seedlings India","version":"1.0","type":"link"}