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Bamboo Cycad

Ceratozamia Hildae

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Overview

The Bamboo Cycad (Ceratozamia hildae) is a rare, shade-loving perennial with a striking resemblance to bamboo. Its glossy, pinnate leaves grow 3-6 feet long, unfurling from a central trunk to create an elegant, arching effect. Thriving in USDA zones 8-10, it prefers well-drained soil and partial to full shade, making it an exceptional understory plant. With a slow growth rate, this exquisite cycad is ideal for adding exotic texture to a shaded garden area.

Sun ShadeWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 10–11Type Palm
Bamboo Cycad (Ceratozamia Hildae) — commonly known as the Bamboo Cycad; is a strikingly elegant plant native to the limestone forests of Mexico

Culture

Sun
Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
10–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Palm
Family
Zamiaceae

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Bamboo Cycad (Ceratozamia Hildae) — Female specimens may produce rostrate cones up to 12 inches long.<br><br>Hardy in USDA zones 9 through 11
Bamboo Cycad (Ceratozamia Hildae) — The Bamboo Cycad (Ceratozamia hildae) is a rare, shade-loving perennial with a striking resemblance to bamboo; thriving in
Bamboo Cycad (Ceratozamia Hildae) — unfurling from a central trunk to create an elegant
Bamboo Cycad (Ceratozamia Hildae) — it prefers well-drained soil and partial to full shade; its name is derived from its bamboo-like appearance
Bamboo Cycad (Ceratozamia Hildae) — With a slow growth rate, this exquisite cycad is ideal for adding exotic texture to a shaded garden area; pinnate leaves
Bamboo Cycad (Ceratozamia Hildae) — making it an exceptional understory plant; though it can tolerate some direct sunlight
Bamboo Cycad (Ceratozamia Hildae) — all parts of the plant are toxic when ingested
Bamboo Cycad (Ceratozamia Hildae) — is a strikingly elegant plant native to the limestone forests of Mexico
Bamboo Cycad (Ceratozamia Hildae) — and glossy leaves that cascade beautifully from a central trunk; commonly known as the Bamboo Cycad
Bamboo Cycad (Ceratozamia Hildae) — making them reliant on a partner for cross-pollination
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