Zamia Furfuracea

Pot Size - 9cm

Zamia furfuracea – Cardboard Palm

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The Zamia furfuracea, commonly called the Cardboard Palm, is a striking cycad with thick, leathery, oval-shaped leaves arranged in a rosette pattern. Despite its palm-like look, it isn’t a true palm but a prehistoric plant species, giving it a unique and exotic appeal. Hardy and slow-growing, it makes a bold statement indoors or in warm outdoor spaces.

Key Features:

✔ Distinctive cardboard-like textured leaves

✔ Compact, symmetrical rosette growth habit

✔ Extremely hardy and low-maintenance

✔ Long-living plant with prehistoric origins

✔ Adds a tropical yet sculptural touch indoors

Care Instructions:

• Light: Prefers bright, indirect light; can tolerate some direct morning sun

• Watering: Drought-tolerant – water sparingly, allowing soil to dry between waterings

• Humidity: Adaptable to normal household humidity

• Soil: Best in a well-draining cactus/succulent mix

• Feeding: Fertilise every 6–8 weeks during the growing season

• Temperature: Thrives in 18–28°C; must be kept above 10°C

• Growth: Slow-growing, reaching 60–100 cm tall over time

🌿 Tip: Avoid overwatering – this plant prefers to stay on the drier side.