Publication: nov Perneri.
Description
Cycas sp. Kimbolton (= Cycas sp. nov. perneri) is an unsubscribed species related to Cycas furfuracea, possibly a stabilised hybrid swarm of Cycas furfuracea and Cycas lane-poolii.
Origin and Habitat
Kimbolton, Kimberley Region of the N.W. part of Western Australia.
Cultivation and Propagation
This species is suited to tropical regions which have a seasonally dry climate. It is easy to grow, tolerating dry periods. It is still very rare but time by time seen in cultivation and sought after by collectors.
Growth rate: Usually slow growing, however good conditions can speed it up considerably. Because of its growth habit, fertilize only when terminal bud begins to swell, indicating the start of the annual growth cycle.
Exposure: It prefers bright light exposure but colour bleaches when in full sun; best with some protection from afternoon heat.
Soil: Needs a well drained spot, with deep soil, but will still thrive in less than ideal conditions.
Maintenance: Minimal; removal of offsets if desired, removal of spent fronds.
Use: Landscape as cultivated perennial in warm, coastal areas; House-plant or interior-scape, as container plant in cool areas, as well very well suited to bonsai culture.
Propagation: Seed or offshoots (or “pups” ). The advantage of the “pups” is that you will know its sex, for seedlings you will have to wait several years until the plant flowers to find out. After fertile seeds are collected, they usually need several months of storage before the inner embryo is ready to germinate. Therefore, it is best to clean the seeds of external fruit and set them aside before attempting to propagate the seeds.
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