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 Notes: |
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