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Zamia furfuracea

Genus: Zamia - Species: furfuracea - Family: Zamiaceae

Phonetic Spelling: ZAM-ee-uh fur-fur-AH-see-u

Common Names:

  • Cardboard Cycad
  • Cardboard Plant
  • Cardboard Sago
  • Jamaican Sago
  • Mexican Cycad

Tags

full sun tolerant
partial shade tolerant
container plant
coastal plant
showy leaves
slow growing
poisonous
problem for cats
problem for dogs
problem for horses
houseplant
cycad

Quick Facts

  • Height: 2 ft. 0 in. - 5 ft. 0 in.
  • Width: 5 ft. 0 in. - 8 ft. 6 in.
  • USDA Zones:
    • 9a
    • 9b
    • 10a
    • 10b
    • 11a
    • 11b
  • NC Region:Not specified

  • Origin:Mexico

  • Life Cycle:
    • Woody
  • Plant Types:
    • Shrub
    • Poisonous
    • Houseplant
  • Habit:Not specified

Distribution

N/A

Uses

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