{"product_id":"cycas-taitungensis-emperor-sago-10-seeds-2026-harvest","title":"Cycas taitungensis (Emperor Sago) – 10 Seeds - 2026 Harvest","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCycas taitungensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, commonly known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmperor Sago\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is a distinctive and uncommon cycad endemic to eastern Taiwan, where its natural populations are concentrated in the Taitung region. It is an ancient, highly ornamental species valued by cycad collectors and specialty growers for its substantial trunk, long glossy green leaves, and impressive architectural form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough it resembles the familiar \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCycas revoluta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCycas taitungensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has traditionally been recognized as a distinct Taiwanese cycad. Its leaves can reach approximately 6 feet in length, and mature plants can eventually develop trunks reaching approximately 13–16 feet under suitable conditions. It is also known for being more vigorous in growth than \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCycas revoluta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese seeds are from our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efresh 2026 harvest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and are offered in limited quantities for collectors, specialty nurseries, and growers interested in uncommon cycad species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Botanical Name: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCycas taitungensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Common Names: Emperor Sago, Taitung Cycad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Harvest: 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Native Region: Eastern Taiwan (Taitung)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Plant Type: Evergreen cycad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Growth Habit: Solitary, trunk-forming cycad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Mature Height: Up to approximately 13–16 feet (4–5 meters) with age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Family: Cycadaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination \u0026amp; Cultivation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCycas taitungensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e seeds naturally contain an underdeveloped embryo at maturity and can take considerable time to germinate.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeeds should be sown in a warm, well-draining propagation medium and kept consistently moist without remaining waterlogged. Patience is important with this species, as germination can occur gradually rather than all seeds emerging simultaneously.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts rarity, Taiwanese origin, impressive mature form, and vigorous growth for a cycad make \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCycas taitungensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e an excellent addition to serious cycad collections and specialty nursery production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ElfLand Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44762150830123,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7068\/5739\/files\/IMG_4557.jpg?v=1786664660","url":"https:\/\/www.elflandseeds.com\/products\/cycas-taitungensis-emperor-sago-10-seeds-2026-harvest","provider":"Elfland Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}