Cycad Taitungensis

[Swolte]

I have a Taitungensis specimen in a shaded and clay-ish area down at a dry creek for 4 years where it has been neglected and, as a result, barely grown (has survived all the hell thrown at it, though). Now, with the death of a bunch of cedars due to said hell, I have a PERFECT spot for it in FULL Texas sun in a few feet or fertile gardening soil.  I read some reports, however, that Full Texas sun may be a bit too much for them and result in leaf discoloration? For reference, my Revolutas are fine in full sun.  What is your experience?

[Scott W]

Mine is grown side by side with my revoluta and has no issues here in NE Florida.  There was a recent article mentioned reclassifying the as revoluta due to the very close genetics, so I don't think it'd be an issue there either.

[rprimbs]

I think that generally it is the wide leaved cycads that have troubles with the sun.  And the silver, grey, and blue can take the sun even better.  

[amh]

My Cycas taitungensis have no trouble with full south Texas sun.  Providing shade will give you longer leaves, but the plants will grow faster in the sun.

[happypalms]

Tough as nails the taitungensis my ones endure 40 degree Celsius days receiving very hot sun there is definitely a difference between revoluta and taitungensis the cycad moth destroys revoluta in my area to the point you can’t sell them to some nursery’s and landscapers won’t go near them however taitungensis is left alone by the moth 

[Scott W]

Here's my Taitungensis next to my Revoluta.  I boight these both around the same time around 20 years ago and they have been ripped up and moved once.   The Tai was just a 4" caudex while the Rev had about a foot of trunk.  As you can see, the Tai has outgrown the Rev in every aspect.  I love the look of the Tai much better.

For those wondering, the palm in between them is Parajubaea torallyii. 

 

[Swolte]

6 hours ago, happypalms said:

the cycad moth destroys revoluta in my area to the point you can’t sell them to some nursery’s and landscapers won’t go near them however taitungensis is left alone by the moth

Interesting, had no idea! Will most certainly move it to the sunny spot!