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Zamia fischeri

Plant type

palm / cycad

size

  • H: 18"-36"
  • W: 24"-40"

planting zones

  • 10a-12

Zamia fischeri plant details

Zamia fischeri is an evergreen palm / cycad with green foliage. Grows well with bright shade and even moisture water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Zamia fischeri

Plant type: palm / cycad
Plant family: zamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 24 IN - 40 IN - wide, 18 IN - 36 IN - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Zamia fischeri

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: bright shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Gardening facts about Zamia fischeri plant

How to Grow Zamia fischeri

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

Landscape groups by tags

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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 Cycad

Plant Type

Perennial, Palm / Cycad

Zones

10a-11

Size

Height: 5'

Width: 5'

  • mostly shade - shade
  • regular
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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
Photo of Zamia furfuracea foliage by Peter Richardson
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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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