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Cycas clivicola

A cliff-dwelling cycad of limestone karst and offshore islands from peninsular Thailand and northern Malaysia to Cambodia and Vietnam. It roots into cracks of bare limestone in strong sun, so it wants bright light, sharp drainage, warmth year round and some lime in the mix.

At home, aim for
Day Warm-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Dry airBand in Plantistry
Light Full sunDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
No rest periodGrows on rock (lithophyte)

Where it grows wild

Limestone outcrops, cliffs and karst islands, rooted in crevices with little soil, often in full sun.

Records are mostly near sea level to about 300 m.

ThailandMalaysiaCambodiaVietnam

🔒 Growing it like that

The wild conditions above, turned into targets for a shelf, a tent or a greenhouse. The full profile has:

✓ Day and night temperature targets, and the limits it tolerates
✓ Humidity band, and how to hold it
✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light
✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it
✓ Substrate and airflow
✓ A step-by-step setup to grow it like the wild

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