How to grow and care for Zamia furfuracea L.f.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Zamia furfuracea L.f., Mexican cycad, Cardboard sago
Zamia furfuracea L.f. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
21C° ~25C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Zamia furfuracea L.f.
How often should I water?
check Zamia furfuracea L.f. Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Zamia furfuracea L.f. need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Medium
Grow light
Low
Light preference
Zamia furfuracea L.f. likes Bright indirect light, Grow light, Bright direct light, Medium, Low day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
500 ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
500
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
3~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
21~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Zamia furfuracea L.f. at home, make sure the temperature is 21~25℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Zamia furfuracea L.f. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Zamia furfuracea L.f. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Cycadopsida, Order: Cycadales, Family: Zamiaceae, Genus: Zamia, Species: Zamia furfuracea
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Habitat | America |
| Time to plant | Fall |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Cycadopsida |
| Order | Cycadales |
| Family | Zamiaceae |
| Genus | Zamia |
| Species | Zamia furfuracea |
Is Zamia furfuracea L.f. toxic?
Zamia furfuracea L.f. is dangerous to Cat, Hamster, Dog
Cat
Hamster
Dog
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