The crown of bright green leaves of the cycad (Cycas revoluta), which is grown outdoors in areas near the Mediterranean and as an indoor plant, resembles both palm trees and tree ferns. The Cycas circinalis, with longer and more feathery leaves, is known precisely as a fern palm. But they are neither one nor the other. These species belong to a botanical family whose lineage dates back to the Paleozoic era (see the box). They are very slow-growing plants: the crown of the Cycas revoluta can take 10 years to reach its maximum size. This species thrives in regions with moderate to high temperatures moderated by sea humidity and tolerates short periods of frost (-7, zones 9-12), unlike the Cycas circinalis. Moderate to high temperature Sun or partial shade Humus-rich, fresh, well-drained Moderate watering *Plants are natural products. The plant you receive will not be identical to the one in the photo.