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Zamia Species, Cycad

Zamiaangustifolia

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Genus

Zamia (ZAM-ee-uh)

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Species

angustifolia (an-gus-tee-FOH-lee-uh)

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Synonym

Zamia angustifolia var. angustissima

Zamia angustifolia var. yatesii

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

6-12 in. (15-30 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

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Bloom Time

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