Zamia Species, Cycad, Skinner's Zamia

Zamiaskinneri

Genus
Zamia (ZAM-ee-uh)
Species
skinneri (SKIN-ner-ee)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
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
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
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)
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:

Key West, 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) | November 2003 | positive

This is an incredibly attractive cycad with huge, ribbed leaves. Unfortunately it can't grow well here in So Cal except in greenhouses. ...Read More

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