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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 9–10Type Palm
Cardboard Palm (Zamia Furfuracea) — Its resilience and moderate size; while it prospers in partial shade to full sunlight, image 63

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

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

Classification

Type
Palm
Family
Zamiaceae

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Photos (125)

Cardboard Palm (Zamia Furfuracea) — palm for full or half; the colors of the foliage tend to be more vibrant when positioned in bright filtered, image 78
Cardboard Palm (Zamia Furfuracea) — The Cardboard Palm (Zamia furfuracea) is a robust; mature specimens reach up to 3-4 ft in height and width, image 79
Cardboard Palm (Zamia Furfuracea) — seed-producing plants with a stout and woody trunk; olive-green leaves are pinnate and can span up to 3 feet, image 62
Cardboard Palm (Zamia Furfuracea) — it is important to note that all parts of the Zamia furfuracea are toxic if ingested; palm for full or half, image 71
Cardboard Palm (Zamia Furfuracea) — olive-green foliage that radiates from a central trunk; as they have a cardboard-like texture.<br><br>For the client's
Cardboard Palm (Zamia Furfuracea) — While it prospers in partial shade to full sunlight; caution should be exercised, image 100
Cardboard Palm (Zamia Furfuracea) — Its resilience and moderate size; 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; evergreen cycad notable for its
Cardboard Palm (Zamia Furfuracea) — is not a true palm but a cycad; the Cardboard Palm (Zamia furfuracea) is a robust
Cardboard Palm (Zamia Furfuracea) — The Cardboard Palm is also relatively low-maintenance; which is a group of ancient, image 102
Cardboard Palm (Zamia Furfuracea) — due to the presence of cycasin; the Cardboard Palm (Zamia furfuracea), image 72
Cardboard Palm (Zamia Furfuracea) — The Cardboard Palm (Zamia furfuracea) is a robust; mature specimens reach up to 3-4 ft in height and width, with leaves
Cardboard Palm (Zamia Furfuracea) — leathery leaves give the plant its common name; reaching heights of 3 to 4 feet with an equal spread, image 69
Cardboard Palm (Zamia Furfuracea) — which is a group of ancient; is not a true palm but a cycad, image 87
Cardboard Palm (Zamia Furfuracea) — and is an excellent choice for adding a prehistoric or tropical touch to the garden layout; presenting a lush rosette
Cardboard Palm (Zamia Furfuracea) — and is an excellent choice for adding a prehistoric or tropical touch to the garden layout
Cardboard Palm (Zamia Furfuracea) — Caution should be exercised; radiating from the center
Cardboard Palm (Zamia Furfuracea) — Caution should be exercised; radiating from the center, image 73
Cardboard Palm (Zamia Furfuracea) — The Cardboard Palm (Zamia furfuracea); due to the presence of cycasin, image 59
Cardboard Palm (Zamia Furfuracea) — palm for full or half; the colors of the foliage tend to be more vibrant when positioned in bright filtered light
Cardboard Palm (Zamia Furfuracea) — seed-producing plants with a stout and woody trunk
Cardboard Palm (Zamia Furfuracea) — reaching heights of 3 to 4 feet with an equal spread; olive-green foliage that radiates from a central trunk
Cardboard Palm (Zamia Furfuracea) — it is important to note that all parts of the Zamia furfuracea are toxic if ingested
Cardboard Palm (Zamia Furfuracea) — as they have a cardboard-like texture.<br><br>For the client's knowledge
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