Zamia Species, Cycad

Zamiaverschaffeltii

Genus
Zamia (ZAM-ee-uh)
Species
verschaffeltii (ver-shaf-FELT-ee-eye)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Textured
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
N/A
Other Details
Category
Cycads
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Thousand Oaks, California

Anahola, Hawaii

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
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negative
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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | November 2003 | positive

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