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Cycas laotica

A cycad from central Laos known from a few records near the Mekong in Khammouane–Savannakhet. It expects a hot, wet monsoon and a cooler, dry season, with good drainage and plenty of light.

At home, aim for
Day IntermediateTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Ordinary room humidityBand in Plantistry
Light Bright, filtered lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
Expects a seasonal restGrows in the ground

Where it grows wild

Record sites are in lowland seasonal forest near the Mekong, at about 190–240 m. Cycas of this region typically grow in open dry forest or on rocky outcrops; specific habitat notes were not found.

Record sites at about 190–240 m.

Laos

🔒 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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