Zamia is a large genus of shrubs from tropical America, with one species from the southeastern USA. All the species produce leafy crowns of foliage that resemble palms or ferns, and most branch heavily with age to produce attractive clumps. They are mostly found in warm, humid, tropical habitats. Some produce short, above-ground stems, while others keep their stems underground. Some species can be grown as houseplants, and one called the cardboard palm ( Z. furfuracea ) is very popular. Grow in bright light and keep well-drained potting soil moist but not overly wet as that can cause root rot. These plants are highly toxic to pets.
Curated pairwise relationships between this plant and others in the library — who feeds
whom, who competes, who confuses the pests. Green reads as a good pairing, red as one to avoid.
No curated interactions recorded for this species yet.
Also noted by NC State
Related species the NC State Plant Toolbox flags for this plant — look-alikes to tell
apart, and plants that play a similar role in a planting. Ones we carry in the library are linked.