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Zamia Furfuracea (Cardboard Palm/Cardboard Cycad/Jamaican Sago/Mexican Cycad)

D102.00

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  • Common name: Cardboard Palm

  • Scientific name: Zamia furfuracea

  • Native range: Veracruz State, Mexico

  • Type: Evergreen, slow-growing cycad; popular as a houseplant or container plant

  • Leaves: Pinnate, palm-like foliage with rounded, leathery leaflets resembling cardboard in texture

  • Stems: Thick, tuberous stems that store water, adding to its drought tolerance

  • Flowers: Does not produce true flowers; forms cones instead (typical of cycads)

  • Fragrance: No notable fragrance

  • Size: Compact growth habit, suitable for small spaces and indoor pots

  • Adaptability: Extremely hardy, tolerant of a variety of growing conditions, and well-suited for beginner gardeners

  • Uses: Decorative indoor plant, patio container plant, and landscape accent in tropical/subtropical regions

40cm - 50cm (Pot: 10L)
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A popular houseplant, Zamia furfuracea, is a plant native to Veracruz State in Mexico. Zamia inspire hobby gardeners as a spectacular container. Thanks to their unimaginably long evolution, all Zamia species have developed a legendary robustness that, in particular, brings the joy of gardening to inexperienced beginners.

The cardboard palm has pinnate leaves, much like the palm tree. But they are more rounded and have thick, tuberous stems. Cardboard palm has no distinguishing fragrance and produces a cone instead of flowers. Cardboard palm is an evergreen tree with a small plant size and strong adaptability, which makes it suitable for home pot farming.

Faqs

1. What is Zamia Furfuracea?
It’s a slow-growing, evergreen plant commonly known as the Cardboard Palm, prized for its stiff, glossy leaves and ornamental appeal.

2. What size is the plant?
You can specify the height or pot size depending on your stock.

3. Is the plant well-rooted?
Yes, it comes with healthy, established roots ready for planting in gardens or containers.

4. Can it be grown outdoors in UAE?
Yes, it thrives in warm climates and can be grown in gardens, patios, or landscaped areas.

5. Is it suitable for indoor spaces?
Yes, Zamia Furfuracea can also be grown indoors in pots, making it a versatile ornamental plant.

Size

40cm – 50cm (Pot: 10L)