Botanical Name: Zamia furfuracea
Common Name: Cardboard palm
Type of Plant: Cycad: perennial
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape Low, clumping cycad with many-branched underground stems; forms a dense mass when established
Height to 4'
Spread 4 to 6'
Growth Rate slow
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoor prefers light shade, tolerates full sun without reflected heat
Soil prefers a well-drained soil; thrives in sandy conditions
Hardiness Tender – Zones 23-24
 
Morphology:
Leaves Coarse, thick, pinnately compound fronds to 3' long often covered with rusty felt on younger foliage; leaves are very stiff
Flowers dioecious; male cones to 8" long, 2" across; female cones to 15" long, 6" across
Fruit 3/4" rounded drupes turning pink to red when ripe
 
Propagation:
seed, division
 
Usage:
Choice container plant for tropical or subtropical appearance; used for foliage and form; very durable when established
 
Landscape Care:
Watering needs regular watering in containers; allow to dry well before watering – good drainage is essential
Fertilizing appreciates light feeding about 3x per year
Pruning remove dead leaves
Pests/Diseases scale, mealybug in areas of poor air circulation
Special Conditions/Other
 
Origin: Eastern Mexico to Florida
Family: Zamiaceae

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