Ceratozamia Species, Cycad

Ceratozamiakuesteriana

Genus
Ceratozamia (ser-at-oh-ZAY-mee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
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
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Cycads
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
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:

Thousand Oaks, California

Tulare, California

Brandon, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
0
negative
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ROSLINDALE, MA | July 2016 | neutral

One of the few cycads with no spines, making it fairly landscape-friendly.

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

RElatively common cycad in cultivation.. smaller species with about a maximum of 6-8" of caudex above ground. Leaves 3-5' long with even...Read More

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