Family: Cycadaceae

Genus: Cycas

Species: petraea

Sample code: EGY-MBG-000788

Common name: سيكاس بتريا

English name: Loei Cycad

Native: Thailand, Laos

Country: Thailand

(PGR): Very rare

Robust cycad, trunk to 6 m tall leaves 23 m long, bright green, leaflets glossy, and slightly waxy the seeds are quite large and to 5 cm long 

Remark Cycas petraea is one of the more cold tolerant as well as fast growing Cycas and will flourish in most warm temperate climates in USDA Zones 9 and above

Ornamental. Landscape. Indoor and outdoor.

Texture: Lime rich soils

Fertility: Intermediate

Drainage: Moderately well drained

Topography: Hilly

Salinity: Intermediated

Water Sources: Moderate Water

Climates: Subtropics Temperate Tropical

Lights: Full sun Light shade

Propagation: Seeds

Flowering time:

Zone: 9 : 11

pH range: 7.0

Status: Near threatened

Life span: Perennial

Habits: Cycads

Sample Type: Introduced - cultivated

Collecting Sources: Botanical garden

Plant Uses: Indoor plant Landscape Ornamental

Plant Populations density: Rare

Vegetation types: Evergreen

pH: Neutral