Zamia furfuracea

Description

This enigmatic little plant is a cycad, endemic to the gulf of Mexico. It can reach heights of up to 1.5 meters tall, and it is commonly known as ‘cardboard fern’, due to its coarse leaves which resemble cardboard. Stiff, arching fronds produce fuzzy leaflets which are covered in tiny golden-orange hairs. As the leaves mature they turn smooth and olive green. This slow growing plant is endangered in the wild.

WATERING

In S/S water when 20% of the top soil has dried out. In A/W allow top soil to dry out 50% or more. This plant is drought tolerant.

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS

Bright, indirect light with a couple of hours of direct sun daily.

FEED

Use a house plant fertiliser every month between April – September.

REPOTTING

Repot every 2-3 years when roots begin to protrude out of the drainage holes. Use a well draining house plant potting mix, with added draining medium like perlite.

POT SIZE / HEIGHT

See available sizes below. Please note that, due to their natural variability, specimens’ height may be within 10-20% of the stated height below.

Plant is supplied in its plastic nursery pot.