Coontie Palm
Zamia pumila
Highly versatile and softer in texture without the sharp edges of other popular cycads, this palm-like perennial adds an exotic flair to landscape or patio. Long, arching dark green leaves emerge frond-like from a multi-branched clump. Dioecious. Mature female plants produce cones that ripen to reveal shiny orange seeds in autumn. Evergreen. Grows 2-3 feet tall and 2 feet wide.
- Full Sun to Full Shade
- Water when needed
- USDA Zone: 8-10
Care
Coontie Palms are low-maintenance and not very picky! You can plant them in nearly any level of light as long as the area has well-draining soil. You should let the soil dry out between waterings, or water when there is a long drought. This plant requires almost no upkeep besides the occasional removal of a leaf stem.
Coontie Palms are low-maintenance and not very picky! You can plant them in nearly any level of light as long as the area has well-draining soil. You should let the soil dry out between waterings, or water when there is a long drought. This plant requires almost no upkeep besides the occasional removal of a leaf stem.
