{"product_id":"nasiona-sagowca-himalajskiego-cycas-pectinata","title":"Himalayan Cycad Seeds - Cycas Pectinata","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eCycas pectinata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - Himalayan Cycad\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eCycas pectinata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is an incredibly impressive plant belonging to the ancient group of cycads, which can naturally reach up to \u003cstrong\u003e12 meters in height\u003c\/strong\u003e. The tallest recorded female specimen in Assam measures as much as \u003cstrong\u003e16.1 meters\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it the tallest cycad in the world. This long-lived plant is characterized by a strong, massive trunk and large, oval male cones, which are a distinctive feature of its structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003eMorphological Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe leaves of the Himalayan cycad are long, pinnate, and deep green, forming an impressive crown at the top of the trunk. Like other cycads, \u003cspan style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eCycas pectinata\u003c\/span\u003e grows very slowly, but its first leaf after germination already displays an exceptionally unique appearance that immediately attracts attention with its elegant form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003eCultural and Practical Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eIn India and neighboring regions, the \u003cstrong\u003eHimalayan cycad\u003c\/strong\u003e plays an important role as both an ornamental and useful plant. In Assam, green mature leaves are commonly used to decorate temporary sanctuaries called “Pooja Pandals,” erected during religious festivals. The leaves are also used to decorate entrances to wedding tents and to create decorative bouquets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eIn regions such as Manipur and Sikkim, young leaves are eaten as a vegetable, and the seeds are a traditional source of \u003cstrong\u003estarch\u003c\/strong\u003e. In Assam and Meghalaya, local communities use the seeds as food, consuming them raw or roasted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003eConservation Status\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eDespite its wide distribution, \u003cspan style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eCycas pectinata\u003c\/span\u003e is threatened in some areas. In northeastern India, the species’ population is endangered due to large-scale deforestation and excessive harvesting of male cones for medicinal purposes. Because of these threats, the species is protected under the \u003cstrong\u003eCITES Convention\u003c\/strong\u003e (Appendix II) and is listed on the IUCN Red List.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003eCultivation Requirements in Temperate Climates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Himalayan cycad\u003c\/strong\u003e thrives best in warm and tropical climates, where it quickly develops into an impressive ornamental plant. It is relatively easy to grow and does well indoors as a potted plant. During summer, it can adorn gardens, terraces, or balconies, but in colder parts of Europe, it should be moved indoors to a warm room during winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe plant shows some \u003cstrong\u003efrost resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e, tolerating short-term frosts down to \u003cstrong\u003e-3°C\u003c\/strong\u003e. In temperate climates, it requires a sheltered, well-lit location and well-draining soil to provide optimal conditions for growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eCycas pectinata is not only a plant with an impressive appearance but also an important element of the cultural and ecological heritage of the regions where it occurs, making it a valuable addition to collections of exotic plants.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"mr.seed","offers":[{"title":"1","offer_id":52461518913864,"sku":"1939","price":7.7,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"3","offer_id":52461518946632,"sku":"1940","price":21.7,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"10","offer_id":52679777943880,"sku":null,"price":69.5,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/2649\/0440\/files\/777.jpg?v=1770321219","url":"https:\/\/www.mrseed.eu\/en\/products\/nasiona-sagowca-himalajskiego-cycas-pectinata","provider":"mr.seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}