Sago Palm (Cycas revoluta) Care: Not a Cactus, Finger-Test Watering, Normal Leaf Aging

Cycad, Not Cactus

Prehistoric gymnosperm; cone-bearing; pine relative. Tougher than most cacti.

Finger 1 inch deep: dry = water. Tolerates occasional overwatering.

Bottom leaves die naturally. Top healthy = plant healthy. Remove dead leaves at trunk.

Resource: Desert-Tropicals Cycas revoluta page (linked).

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