Photo by Karl Gercens III
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Dioon merolae
Also Known As
- Cycad
- Golden Dioon
Plant type
palm / cycad
size
- H: 4'-15'
- W: 4'-8'
planting zones
- 9a-11
Dioon merolae plant details
Dioon merolae is an evergreen palm / cycad with green foliage. Grows well with sun - shade and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Dioon merolae
- Plant type: palm / cycad
- Plant family: zamiaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 4 FT - 15 FT - tall
GROWING CONDITIONS for Dioon merolae
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
A rare and very pretty pine/oak forest specie from Chiapas. The flat leaflets are very dense to overlapping. Can take some frost.
By: Tejas Tropicals
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How to Grow Dioon merolae
Sun Exposure
- sun - shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- well-drained
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Zones
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Size
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- mostly sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 4'-6'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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