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Zamia standleyi

Also Known As

  • Cycad

Plant type

perennial, palm / cycad

size

  • H: 5'
  • W: 5'

planting zones

  • 10a-11

Zamia standleyi plant details

Zamia standleyi is an evergreen perennial palm / cycad with green foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly shade - shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Zamia standleyi

Plant type: perennial palm / cycad
Plant family: zamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 0 - 5 FT - wide, 5 FT tall
Uses: container plant, houseplant, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Zamia standleyi

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: mostly shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Gardening facts about Zamia standleyi plant

How to Grow Zamia standleyi

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy

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Plant Type

Perennial, Palm / Cycad

Zones

9b-11

Size

Height: 6"-12"

Width: 18"-36"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture
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aka Cardboard Palm

Plant Type

Palm / Cycad

Zones

9a-11

Size

Height: 3'

Width: 6'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • drought tolerant
  • dry when dormant
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Plant Type

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Zones

10a-12

Size

Height: 18"-36"

Width: 24"-40"

  • bright shade
  • even moisture
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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

Zones

8b-12

Size

Height: 2'-5'

Width: 3'-6'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • drought tolerant
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