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Mexican Horncone

Ceratozamia Mexicana

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Overview

The Mexican Horncone, Ceratozamia mexicana, is a slow-growing cycad endemic to Mexico. It features arching, glossy green fronds reaching up to 3-6 feet in length. This plant prefers partial shade and well-drained soil, with moderate water requirements. It is hardy to about 25°F and can be used as a striking, low-maintenance focal point in shaded garden areas or as an elegant potted specimen. Zones 9-11 are most suitable for outdoor cultivation.

Sun ShadeWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 10–11Type Palm
Mexican Horncone (Ceratozamia Mexicana) — with a slightly acidic to neutral pH balance; this cycad should be planted in a sheltered area or provided with

Culture

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

Shape & size

Mature width
4–6 Ft.

Classification

Type
Palm
Family
Zamiaceae

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Mexican Horncone (Ceratozamia Mexicana) — pinnate fronds that can reach lengths of 3 to 5 feet; it features arching, glossy green fronds reaching up to 3-6
Mexican Horncone (Ceratozamia Mexicana) — is a distinctive cycad native to the forests of Eastern Mexico; low-maintenance focal point in shaded, image 104
Mexican Horncone (Ceratozamia Mexicana) — low-upkeep feature that can captivate for decades; indicating that this plant is a slow-grower and long-lived specimen
Mexican Horncone (Ceratozamia Mexicana) — It is hardy to about 25°F and can be used as a striking; the Mexican Horncone, Ceratozamia mexicana, image 100
Mexican Horncone (Ceratozamia Mexicana) — intense sunlight which can scorch its foliage
Mexican Horncone (Ceratozamia Mexicana) — This evergreen perennial is well-regarded in landscape design for both its ornamental and textural, image 105
Mexican Horncone (Ceratozamia Mexicana) — is a distinctive cycad native to the forests of Eastern Mexico; low-maintenance focal point in shaded, image 80
Mexican Horncone (Ceratozamia Mexicana) — scientifically referred to as Ceratozamia mexicana; though the plant can withstand short dry spells once established
Mexican Horncone (Ceratozamia Mexicana) — It is hardy to about 25°F and can be used as a striking; the Mexican Horncone, Ceratozamia mexicana, image 76
Mexican Horncone (Ceratozamia Mexicana) — Zones 9-11 are most suitable for outdoor cultivation; intense sunlight which can scorch its foliage
Mexican Horncone (Ceratozamia Mexicana) — This plant prefers partial shade and well-drained soil, with moderate water requirements; when establishing the plant
Mexican Horncone (Ceratozamia Mexicana) — the Mexican Horncone displays a rich; this evergreen perennial is well-regarded in landscape design for both its
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