Zamia Furfuracea - Cardboard Cycad
Description: Zamia furfuracea, commonly known as Cardboard Palm or Cardboard Cycad, is a unique evergreen cycad prized for its thick, leathery leaves and distinctive appearance. This plant is particularly valued for its low maintenance requirements and ability to thrive in a variety of conditions, making it an excellent choice for both indoor and outdoor settings.
Flowers:
- Blooms: The plant produces cone-like structures rather than traditional flowers. Male plants produce small, cylindrical cones, while female plants produce larger, rounded cones.
- Fragrance: The cones have no notable fragrance.
Foliage:
- Leaves: The leaves are thick, leathery, and pinnate with a distinctive cardboard-like texture. They are dark green and grow in a rosette pattern, providing a lush and tropical appearance year-round.
- Seasonal Color: The foliage remains green throughout the year, adding continuous visual interest.
Fruit:
- Fruit: The plant produces large, reddish-brown seeds within the female cones. These seeds are generally not significant for ornamental value and should be handled with care, as they can be toxic if ingested.
Form and Size:
- Size: Typically grows 0.6-1 meter tall and 1-1.5 meters wide, forming a low, spreading rosette.
- Habit: Compact and bushy with a well-branched structure, making it suitable for various landscape uses.
Growing Conditions:
- Climate: Thrives in tropical to subtropical climates and is suitable for warm regions in Australia. It can tolerate light frosts but prefers warmer conditions.
- Soil: Prefers well-draining, fertile soils but can adapt to a variety of soil types, including sandy and loamy soils. Avoid waterlogged conditions.
- Sunlight: Best grown in partial shade to full sun. Full sun promotes the best growth and foliage color, while partial shade is tolerated.
- Watering: Regular watering during the establishment phase is crucial. Once established, it benefits from consistent moisture but can tolerate short periods of drought.
Uses:
- Ornamental Plant: Highly valued as an ornamental plant for its unique foliage and low maintenance requirements.
- Containers: Perfect for pots and containers, adding a tropical touch to patios, balconies, and indoor spaces.
- Borders and Edging: Ideal for creating low borders and edging in garden beds.
- Accent Plant: Can be used as an accent plant in mixed borders or as a focal point in small garden spaces.
Maintenance:
- Pruning: Remove dead or damaged leaves to maintain appearance and encourage new growth. Minimal pruning is required due to its slow growth habit.
- Fertilizing: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring to promote healthy growth and vibrant foliage color.
- Pests and Diseases: Generally pest and disease-resistant. Monitor for common pests such as scale insects and spider mites. Good air circulation and proper watering practices help prevent fungal diseases.
Notes:
- Hardiness: Hardy in USDA zones 9-11. In cooler regions of Australia, provide protection from severe frost to prevent damage to new growth.
Companion Plants: Pair with other tropical and subtropical plants such as bromeliads, ferns, and philodendrons to create a lush and diverse garden display.
Zamia furfuracea
Common Name: Cardboard Palm, Cardboard Cycad
Botanical Name: Zamia furfuracea
Family: Zamiaceae
Origin: Native to Eastern Mexico
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Where are our plants Grown and how do we grow them
- Plants are grown locally on the Sunshine Coast
- All outdoor plants are sun hardened and ready to grow
- Indoor plants are grown under 50% Shade and will transfer perfectly to indoor use
- Orchids are also grown under 50% Shade and are best brought indoors during flowering for show then returned back into a shaded area until the following flowering time
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How to Look after your plants like we do
- When using any Garden Care products or Fertilisers we always recommend reading the label before use
- We recommend using Earthlife crushed rock mineral on all plants when planting in the ground or in Pots.
- When planting in Pots in Our garden centre we use either Rocky Point Premium Potting mix or our own custom potting mixes blend to plant all our plants
- If planting in the ground we also recommend that you use good quality Bagged garden soil around your plants at the time of planting
