Are there male and female cycads? (How to distinguish male and female cycad seedlings)

The meaning of the iron tree blooming

The scientific name of the iron tree is Cycas revoluta. Because its wood is dense and as heavy as iron, it sinks immediately when it falls into the water, hence the name iron tree.

The cycad tree has a lifespan of more than 200 years, which has a very good meaning. The flowering of the cycad tree means the arrival of auspiciousness and good luck, and is a symbol of beauty and happiness, indicating a happy life, good fortune, and great wealth.

Just like the saying "auspicious snow heralds a good harvest", everyone likes to plant a cycad tree in a suitable place in the yard or home to bring good luck.

“When the iron tree blooms, the dumb speaks.” It is difficult for the iron tree to bloom. Generally, the iron tree will bloom only when it is more than 15 years old.

If the iron tree you planted blooms, congratulations! It means that your courtyard environment is pleasant and noble, and it also means that your family is full of humanity and love, and your family is harmonious and happy.

At this point, since the cycads can bloom, are there male and female cycads? Do both male and female trees bloom?

Are there male and female iron trees?

There are male and female cycads . Generally speaking, judging from the flowering time, if it blooms around June to August in summer, it is a male ; if it blooms around October to November in autumn and winter, it is a female .

① Male iron tree blooms

From the shape point of view, the flowers of male plants are generally cylindrical, like corn cobs, but much larger. And there are no corn kernels on the top. The petals are scattered, stretching outwards, and the color is yellow. Moreover, male iron trees bloom but do not bear fruit.

②The mother iron tree blooms

The flowers of the female plant are flat and spherical, with petals slightly contracted inwards and brown hairs on the flowers. In addition, the female cycads have big red fruits, and the seeds are obovate, slightly flat, and brown-red.

Although the most commonly used method to distinguish male and female cycads is to wait for the cycads to mature and bloom, and then distinguish them by looking at the shape of the flowers. However, for cycads that are still seedlings, male cycads usually produce more puppies, while female cycads produce fewer small balls .