Cycas Flower, Known as 'Guest Once in 100 Years,' Blooms at Cheongju Land Ecology Museum

The cycas flower, widely known as a flower that blooms once every 100 years, is in full bloom at the Cheongju Land Ecology Museum, drawing the attention of citizens.

According to Cheongju City today (July 27), both male and female cycas plants, which are rare flora, recently bloomed simultaneously at the Cheongju Land Ecology Museum.

This blooming occurred simultaneously in two out of the three cycas trees planted at Cheongju Land, marking the second confirmed blooming case at the facility.

The first blooming was confirmed in the remaining single tree in early January 2024.

Because it is difficult to witness cycas plants blooming in the wild, a folklore has been passed down since ancient times saying that they bloom once every 100 years.

There is also a saying that seeing a cycas flower brings great fortune and blessings.

An official from Cheongju Land said, "We believe that consistently creating an environment suitable for cycas growth by maintaining appropriate temperature and humidity led to this blooming."

(Photo provided by Cheongju City, Yonhap News)
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