Cycas terryana
A central Queensland cycad from the Marlborough–Broad Sound hinterland, growing in open eucalypt woodland on stony hills at 120–340 m. It wants full sun, heat, a dry winter and very sharp drainage.
At home, aim for
Day
IntermediateTargets in Plantistry
Night
Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity
Ordinary room humidityBand in Plantistry
Light
Full sunDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
Expects a seasonal restGrows in the ground
Where it grows wild
Open eucalypt woodland on rocky hills and slopes, in full or near-full sun among grasses.
Recorded at 120–340 m (median 268 m).
Queensland
🔒 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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