Cycad, Royal Palm, Plama Real

Diooncaputoi

Genus
Dioon (dy-OH-awn)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
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
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
N/A
Other Details
Category
Cycads
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
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:

Thousand Oaks, California

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

This is one of the smallest Dioons and is also one of the rarest. It is from a very small area in Mexico from a population of maybe 50 p...Read More

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