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Zamia fischeri

 
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Family: Zamiaceae
Genus: Zamia (ZAM-ee-uh) (Info)
Species: fischeri (FISH-er-ee) (Info)

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Category:
Cycads

Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Light Shade

Danger:
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color:
Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time:
N/A

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
This plant may be considered a protected species; check before digging or gathering seeds

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral Cretaceous On Jun 20, 2007, Cretaceous from El Cerrito, CA (Zone 9b) wrote:

Zamia fischeri is native to northern and central Mexico (San Luis Potosi, Queretaro, and Veracruz).

It grows in deep shade in oak forests where average annual rainfall is 59-79 inches.

Zamiaceae are listed on CITES Appendix II.

Neutral palmbob On Feb 15, 2004, palmbob from Tarzana, CA (Zone 9b) wrote:

This is a rare plant, but the name is often applied incorrectly to a very common plant, Zamia vasquezii, which has sl spiny petioles and longer, more toothed leaflets, and the leaflets are much wider on the Z vasquezii. This plant is almost unknown in cultivation and I have only seen it in a few botanical gardens around the world. Unfornuately the confusion and improper naming I'm sure will continue, but hopes that folks reading this will learn to tell the difference.



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