Cardboard Palm

Zamia Furfuracea

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Overview

The Cardboard Palm (Zamia furfuracea) is a robust, evergreen cycad notable for its leathery, olive-green foliage that radiates from a central trunk. Mature specimens reach up to 3-4 ft in height and width, with leaves extending up to 3 ft long. Ideal for USDA zones 9-11, it thrives in well-drained soil and partial shade to full sun. This low-maintenance plant adds a prehistoric touch with minimal water needs once established.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 9–10

Cardboard Palm (Zamia Furfuracea) — The Cardboard Palm (Zamia furfuracea) is a robust

Cardboard Palm (Zamia Furfuracea) — The Cardboard Palm (Zamia furfuracea)

Cardboard Palm (Zamia Furfuracea) — This low-maintenance plant adds a prehistoric touch with minimal water needs once established

Cardboard Palm (Zamia Furfuracea) — Ideal for USDA zones 9-11, it thrives in well-drained soil and partial shade to full sun

Cardboard Palm (Zamia Furfuracea) — Mature specimens reach up to 3-4 ft in height and width, with leaves extending up to 3 ft long

Cardboard Palm (Zamia Furfuracea) — olive-green foliage that radiates from a central trunk

Cardboard Palm (Zamia Furfuracea) — The Cardboard Palm (Zamia furfuracea) is a robust

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 9–10

Shape & size

Mature height: 3–4 Ft.
Mature width: 2–3 Ft.

Classification

Family: Zamiaceae

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Cardboard Palm (Zamia Furfuracea) — evergreen cycad notable for its leathery

Cardboard Palm (Zamia Furfuracea) — The Cardboard Palm (Zamia furfuracea)

Cardboard Palm (Zamia Furfuracea) — This low-maintenance plant adds a prehistoric touch with minimal water needs once established

Cardboard Palm (Zamia Furfuracea) — Ideal for USDA zones 9-11, it thrives in well-drained soil and partial shade to full sun

Cardboard Palm (Zamia Furfuracea) — Mature specimens reach up to 3-4 ft in height and width, with leaves extending up to 3 ft long

Cardboard Palm (Zamia Furfuracea) — olive-green foliage that radiates from a central trunk

Cardboard Palm (Zamia Furfuracea) — The Cardboard Palm (Zamia furfuracea) is a robust

Cardboard Palm (Zamia Furfuracea) — Radiating from the center

Cardboard Palm (Zamia Furfuracea) — which is a group of ancient

Cardboard Palm (Zamia Furfuracea) — seed-producing plants with a stout and woody trunk

Cardboard Palm (Zamia Furfuracea) — Its resilience and moderate size

Cardboard Palm (Zamia Furfuracea) — reaching heights of 3 to 4 feet with an equal spread

Cardboard Palm (Zamia Furfuracea) — thickened stem that may grow up to 8 inches in diameter

Cardboard Palm (Zamia Furfuracea) — is not a true palm but a cycad

Cardboard Palm (Zamia Furfuracea) — presenting a lush rosette appearance

Cardboard Palm (Zamia Furfuracea) — leathery leaves give the plant its common name

Cardboard Palm (Zamia Furfuracea) — as they have a cardboard-like texture.<br><br>For the client's knowledge

Cardboard Palm (Zamia Furfuracea) — it is important to note that all parts of the Zamia furfuracea are toxic if ingested

Cardboard Palm (Zamia Furfuracea) — olive-green leaves are pinnate and can span up to 3 feet long

Cardboard Palm (Zamia Furfuracea) — and is an excellent choice for adding a prehistoric or tropical touch to the garden layout

Cardboard Palm (Zamia Furfuracea) — due to the presence of cycasin

Cardboard Palm (Zamia Furfuracea) — Caution should be exercised

Cardboard Palm (Zamia Furfuracea) — While it prospers in partial shade to full sunlight

Cardboard Palm (Zamia Furfuracea) — the colors of the foliage tend to be more vibrant when positioned in bright filtered light

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