Cycas Silk Plant

But it's Not a Palm. It's a Plant. One of the oldest plants on earth, the cycas grows a leaf every one or two years. Its leaves branch out in a circle, like a miniature date palm. And history tells us that these plants were a major source of food for vegetarian dinosaurs. (Was there such a thing?) The leaves are dark, glossy, stiff, coarse fans emerging from a central knobby brown core. And as they mature, they form a trunk.

Needs no Friends

When bringing a silk replica of the cycas into your home or office, it's best to display it on its own, as it is a very dramatic plant. The artificial versions are difficult to tell from the real thing. You can find them with premium silk-screened foliage with fronds or branches ranging in numbers such as from 12 to 20. And the best thing about them is that they're easy to maintain.

Needs no Water

A silk cycas is the perfect way to give your home or office decor a lush, tropical feel, without the need for watering. These green plants vary in size but are most often found around 2 feet or shorter. Width can vary, too, depending on much you fluff out the branches, but expect about 2 feet. Choose from decorative pots and containers to showcase this beauty. Determine where you'd like to display it. And get ready to enjoy all the compliments you're bound to receive.