Cycads and palms are found in tropical and subtropical parts of North America, South America, Central America and the Caribbean, Asia, Africa and Oceania. They occur in a range of habitats, from closed canopy tropical forests to open grasslands and desert-like scrublands.

Where do cycads grow best?

With a Cycas revoluta not liking the African extreme heat the best spot to plant one is where they get some shade from the heat of the day. We recommend morning sun and afternoon shade or at least shade from 11am- 2pm in the summer months.

Are cycads native to Australia?

There are many Australian native cycads and three endemic genera: Bowenia, Lepidozamia and Macrozamia. Although they are very popular garden plants, cycads are threatened, endangered or extinct in the wild. Cycads thrive in tropical and subtropical areas with moderate to high rainfall.