Zamia Species, Cycad, Vasquez's Zamia

Zamiavazquezii

Genus
Zamia (ZAM-ee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 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
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
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:

Queen Creek, Arizona

Reseda, California

Thousand Oaks, California

Loxahatchee, Florida

Pompano Beach, Florida

Tampa, Florida

Grenoble, Rhône-Alpes

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

This is an attractive small cycad and one of the most common cycads in the nursery trade. Unfortunately it is usually misidentified as Z...Read More

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