Cycads are seed plants that typically have a stout and woody trunk with a crown of large, hard, stiff, evergreen and pinnate leaves. The species are dioecious, that is, individual plants of a species are either male or female. Cycads vary in size from having trunks only a few centimeters to several meters tall
Climate: Cycads generally prefer warm, moist environments in full sun to partial shade, although some species are adapted to dry arid environments, with low winter rainfall. Soil: Cycads will tolerate most garden soils with the addition of compost and organic matter, as long as they are well drained.
Indoor cycads should be kept moist and never be allowed to dry out. During the summer you will be watering as much as twice a week to maintain the moisture levels, whereas during winter you should water very sparingly.