Cycas nitida
A trunk-forming cycad endemic to the northern Philippines, where it grows in littoral (coastal) forest on Luzon and nearby islands. It is a hot, humid lowland plant that needs bright light, steady warmth, and sharp drainage.
At home, aim for
Day
Warm-growingTargets 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
Littoral forest near the coast, typically in open or partly shaded stands on well-drained ground.
Near sea level, in coastal lowlands.
LuzonPolillo IslandAlabat IslandRapu-RapuBabuyan Islands
🔒 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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