Cycad

Macrozamiamiquelii

Genus
Macrozamia (mak-roh-ZAM-ee-uh)
Species
miquelii (me-KWEL-ee-eye)
Synonym
Macrozamia macleayi
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
This plant is fire-retardant
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
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
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Cycads
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Visalia, California

Fordoche, Louisiana

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neutral
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negative
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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | February 2004 | positive

Attractive medium sized neat cycad that I think looks a bit like a thin-leaved M communis. Has a mostly subterranean caudex, but it can ...Read More

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