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    • Photo of Zamia furfuracea foliage by Peter Richardson

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    Zamia furfuracea

    Also Known As

    • Cardboard Palm

    Plant type

    palm / cycad

    size

    • H: 3'
    • W: 6'

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Zamia furfuracea plant details

    Zamia furfuracea is an evergreen palm / cycad with green foliage. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Zamia furfuracea

    Plant type: palm / cycad
    Plant family: zamiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 6 FT wide, 3 FT tall

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Zamia furfuracea

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Light shade. Indoor/ Outdoor (Patio). Inconspicuous.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    Mexican cycad grows to about 5' across.

    By: Cactus Jungle

    Gardening facts about Zamia furfuracea plant

    How to Grow Zamia furfuracea

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry when dormant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Zamia angustifolia

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Palm / Cycad

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 18"-36"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Zamia angustifolia foliage by PeregrinusX
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    Zamia standleyi

    aka Cycad

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Palm / Cycad

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 5'

    Width: 5'

    • mostly shade - shade
    • regular
    Photo of Zamia standleyi foliage, form by Stan Shebs
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    Zamia fischeri

    Plant Type

    Palm / Cycad

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 18"-36"

    Width: 24"-40"

    • bright shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Zamia fischeri form by Peter Richardson
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    Zamia floridana

    aka Zamia integrifolia, Zamia pumila, Zamia umbrosa, Coontie, Florida Arrowroot, Guayiga

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

    Zones

    8b-12

    Size

    Height: 2'-5'

    Width: 3'-6'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • drought tolerant
    Photo of Zamia floridana foliage by Tejas Tropicals
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