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Cycad

Zamia cremnophila

Zamia cremnophila is a small cycad from Tabasco, Mexico, grown for its compact, feathery leaves that emerge deep purplish-red. It is a slow-growing species that needs warm, humid conditions and well-drained soil.

Family: Zamiaceae (Cycad family)
Grows as: Shrub, Epiphyte
Light: Bright indirect, Part shade
Water: Water when the top few centimetres of soil dry out, and reduce watering in winter.
Soil: Well-draining mix with added perlite or coarse sand, rich in organic matter.
Temperature: 18–30 °C; protect below 10 °C
How easy: Moderate
Safety: Toxic: All parts contain toxic compounds (cycasin and related glycosides) that can cause nausea, vomiting and liver damage if eaten.. Toxic to cats and dogs (ASPCA).
Native range: Mexico (Tabasco)
Climate: wet tropical

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Zamia cremnophila is a species of plant in the family Zamiaceae. It is endemic to the state of Tabasco in Mexico.

Other Zamia plants

Zamia acuminata · Zamia amazonum · Cycad · Cycad · Cycad · Zamia boliviana · Zamia brasiliensis · Zamia chigua · Zamia cunaria · Zamia decumbens · Zamia disodon · Cycad

Text excerpted from the Wikipedia article Zamia cremnophila by its contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0; the excerpts and the care summary drawn from them are shared under the same licence.

The care summary was written by AI (Claude, Anthropic) from the sources on this page, with general growing knowledge where they are silent. Check before relying on it.

Life form, climate and native range: World Checklist of Vascular Plants, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (CC BY 3.0), reformatted; see Plants of the World Online.

Pet safety from the ASPCA toxic and non-toxic plant lists.

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