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Other Little published: much of this is inferred from related species

Cycas vespertilio

A Philippine cycad found on many islands from southern Luzon through the Visayas. It grows in hot, humid lowland conditions with a heavy wet season, so it wants warmth, strong light and a free-draining soil.

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
No rest periodGrows in the ground

Where it grows wild

Little is published on its habitat. The measured site is near sea level, and Philippine Cycas typically grow in lowland forest, forest edges and scrub, often on well-drained rocky or limestone ground.

No elevations are recorded; the single climate site is near sea level.

LuzonMindoroMarinduquePanayNegrosCebuLeyteSamar

🔒 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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Profiles are drafts built from measured range and climate and from published sources; each section carries its own confidence in the app.