Zamia cardboard palm does have pinnate leaves like a palm tree, but they are rounded with a thick tuberous stem. The evergreen leaflets grow in opposing pairs of up to 12 per stem. It is a low growing plant that may spread 3 to 4 feet (1 m.) and an underground trunk. The trunk stores moisture in times of drought, which makes Zamia ideal for xeriscape gardens. Cardboard palm care requires enough moisture to keep the trunk fat and healthy. Never let it dry to the point that the trunk and stem are wrinkled or dry.
Zamia Sandovalii Care
Zamia Sandovalii C.nelson
What is the plant
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Humidity
Dry
Lighting
Part Sun
Temperature
15°C - 24°C
Difficulty
Medium
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Water deeply weekly in summer but reduce moisture in winter and fall by half.
Pruning
Prune off dead leaves as they occur
Fertilizer
ertilize with a slow release palm food or a diluted household plant food once monthly during the growing season.
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Sunlight
Zamia thrives in moderate to bright light.
Soil
t has a slow growth habit and does well in good potting soil as long as the container has excellent drainage
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