Zamia Species, Cycad, Epiphytic Zamia

Zamiapseudoparasitica

Genus
Zamia (ZAM-ee-uh)
Species
pseudoparasitica (soo-do-par-uh-SIT-ee-kuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Textured
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
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Cycads
Epiphytes
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
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Loxahatchee, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
0
negative
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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | May 2004 | positive

This is a terrific plant, but a bit hard to maintains sometimes. This is the only true epiphytic species of cycad, and repeated attempts...Read More

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