Cultivation method of potted cycad with beautiful leaf shape

The growth of new leaves of Cycas revoluta should control water and fertilizer

When the new leaves of Cycas revoluta are growing, it is very important to control water and fertilizer, as this is related to the shaping of the leaves. Generally around June, Cycas begins to sprout new leaves. At this time, water needs to be strictly controlled to slow down the growth of leaves. Do not apply too much fertilizer, so as to achieve the purpose of leaf control. Generally, normal water and fertilizer management should be carried out after the leaf growth has been finalized.

In addition, during the rainy season in spring and summer, you need to be careful to prevent rain, because too much rain will cause the leaves of the cycad to grow excessively.

Pay attention to light when new leaves of Cycas revoluta grow

When the new leaves of Cycas revoluta are growing, you need to pay attention to the light. Because the leaves grow phototropically, they generally grow in the direction of light. This will cause the front and back leaves to be different and uneven, affecting their appearance. Therefore, when growing Cycas revoluta, you need to pay attention to whether the plant receives light evenly. You can rotate the flowerpot frequently, generally every 10-15 days, so that the leaves receive light evenly and the growth will be more balanced.

Cycad cultivation should be repotted in due time

When growing Cycas revoluta, as the plant grows, the root system will grow densely, soil nutrients will be lost, and the use of water and fertilizer will also be affected, affecting the growth of the plant. Therefore, the potting soil needs to be replaced frequently, generally once every two years.

Cycad leaves need to be pruned

Another point is that when growing cycads, its leaves need to be trimmed so that new leaves can sprout. Proper thinning after the leaves have grown and taken shape can keep them more ornamental.