General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Plant Height: 3 to 4 feet
Plant Spread: 3 to 4 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Fruit: Other: Male cones 3 to 4 inches long, cream to light brown in color. Female cones are 4 to 5 inches in length and light brown to dark brown in color. Seeds bright red.
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Uses: Groundcover
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Drought tolerant
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Dioecious
Conservation status: Near Threatened (NT)

Conservation status:
Conservation status: Near Threatened
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Common names
  • Zamia
  • Cycad
  • Palmetto
  • Palmita

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Location: Miami, FL
Date: 2015-01
Fairchild gardens
Location: Miami, FL
Date: 2015-01
Fairchild gardens - young plant with cones

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