1、 What plant is it

The scientific name of iron tree is cycas, which belongs to a gymnosperm of Cycas and Cycas. It is also called Phoenix Tail banana, Phoenix Tail pine, Phoenix Tail iron and so on. The distribution area of iron tree is very wide. In addition to China, it is also distributed in Japan, Indonesia, the Philippines and other countries. The plant height of iron tree is about one to two meters, and a few can reach about 8 meters. The stem is cylindrical, and the leaves grow from the top of the stem. The texture is very hard, leathery and spread like feathers. Iron trees can also blossom, but they are rare

2、 How to plant seeds

1. Seed collection: the seeds of iron tree will mature around October. After maturity, they can be harvested and planted at any time. The survival rate of that year is very high

2. Seed treatment: prepare warm water at about 50 ℃, soak the seeds in warm water for about 24 hours, then soak them in dilute sulfuric acid for about 10-15 minutes, then take them out, wash them with clean water, and put them aside for drying and sowing

3. Prepare soil: prepare suitable flowerpots with breathable materials and drainage holes at the bottom. The flowerpot is filled with loose and breathable nutrient soil, and then the seeds are sown and covered with about 2 cm of thin soil