Zamia pumila
COONTIE, ARROWROOT
Zamiaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen cycad

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
1.2m
Plant habit
 
2m

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Flowers: n/a

Ornamental Fruit: brown-green cone
 
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Zamia pumila
COONTIE, ARROWROOT
Zamiaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen cycad

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
1.2m
Plant habit
 
2m

FEATURES

Flowers: n/a

Ornamental Fruit: brown-green cone


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean, oriental, formal, contemporary, dry style & coastal designs

Uses: informal hedge, pot, mass planting, accents

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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