Zamia floridana

Also Known As

Zamia integrifolia
Zamia pumila
Zamia umbrosa
Coontie
Florida Arrowroot
Guayiga

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 2'-5'
W: 3'-6'

planting zones

8b-12

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Zamia floridana plant details

Zamia floridana is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green foliage. and brown and red fruit. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Zamia floridana

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: zamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 2 FT - 5 FT - tall
Uses: container plant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Zamia floridana

USDA Zones: 8b - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Resistant to: heat, seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A cold hardy cycad good to Zone 8. Commonly referred to as "Coontie". It is native to Florida and forms creeping trunks with small dark green leaves.

By: Tejas Tropicals

Florida cycad grows to 3-5' across; Hardy to 25 °F.

By: Cactus Jungle

Garden photo gallery of Zamia floridana

Photo of Zamia floridana foliage by Tejas Tropicals

By: Tejas Tropicals

By: Tejas Tropicals

By: Karl Gercens III

By: Karl Gercens III

Gardening facts about Zamia floridana plant

How to Grow Zamia floridana

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- seaside / salt tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant