zamia is a genus of shrubs native to the Americas, particularly tropical areas. Of particular interest to gardeners is the Zamia furfuracea, or the cardboard palm—a small, upright bush with thick leaves that radiate outward from its truck.Despite its name, the cardboard palm is not a palm tree—its name comes from its growth habits, which are similar to those of palms. Many species in the Zamia genus resemble palms, especially because of their turgid leaves. Cardboard palms are cone-producing bushes with extremely stiff, flat foliage that grows to about 3 feet tall at their highest. Zamia furfuracea is fairly tough and does not require much care—in temperate environments, it can be grown as a houseplant, and in subtropical areas, it can be grown outdoors. Though the cardboard palm is considered at-risk because it is frequently illegally obtained fully grown in the wild, it can be bought already grown or as seeds online or in many nurseries. If you plan on growing Zamia furfuracea, be forewarned: all parts of the plant are highly toxic. Make sure to keep it away from your pets.
Zamia Care
Zamia
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Lighting
Full Sun
Hardiness zone
min 9b
Difficulty
Easy
How to Care for the Plant
Water
In the summer, every 6-15 days. It must be ensured that water does not accumulate in the pan. The soil between watering should dry a little (to a depth of 2-5 cm), the plant should not be poured. Watering should be substantially reduced in winter.
Pruning
Likewise, the plant doesn’t require frequent grooming, with dying leaves being removed as needed.
Fertilizer
Feed 1 time in spring and 1 time in summer.
Sunlight
The bright diffused light, it is best to place the plant in the south-west or south-east window, it is even better to take the plant in the garden in the summer and place it in the penumbra. From direct sunlight it is necessary to shade. For uniform development of the crown, it is desirable to periodically turn the plant. It tends to asymmetric development.
Soil
Ready-made primer “Palma” is suitable. Requires heavy clay soil with an admixture of organic, peat and sand. To take a lot homemade: 2 parts of humus, 1 part humus, 1 part of wet peat and humus (leaf earth), 1 part of coarse sand or perlite. Requires a pot with a hole and good drainage.
Temperature
In summer and winter: optimum 60,8-75,2 ° F. Zamia is thermophilic, it can withstand temperatures of 30,2 ° F, but for a short time.
Additional
If you plan on growing Zamia furfuracea, be forewarned: all parts of the plant are highly toxic. Make sure to keep it away from your pets.
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