{"product_id":"zamia-furfuracea-cardboard-palm-cardboard-cycad","title":"Zamia furfuracea (Cardboard Palm, Cardboard Cycad) - 1000 Seeds - Bulk","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"460\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eZamia furfuracea, commonly known as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"152\"\u003eCardboard Palm\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"175\"\u003eCardboard Cycad\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a distinctive cycad native to Veracruz, Mexico. Despite its palm-like appearance and common name, it is not a true palm but belongs to the ancient cycad family Zamiaceae. The botanical name \u003cem data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"388\"\u003eZamia furfuracea\u003c\/em\u003e remains an accepted species name. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"771\"\u003eThis species is prized for its thick, stiff leaflets with a slightly fuzzy or textured surface that gives the foliage its characteristic cardboard-like appearance. Plants form a compact, symmetrical crown and are well suited to containers, specimen plantings, tropical landscapes, and low-maintenance gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"964\"\u003eOnce established, Zamia furfuracea is highly drought tolerant and performs well in both full sun and partial shade when provided with well-draining soil. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"1070\"\u003eThis listing is intended for professional growers and customers seeking dependable propagation material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1075\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1594\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1099\"\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1102\"\u003e• Botanical Name: Zamia furfuracea\u003cbr data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1139\"\u003e• Common Names: Cardboard Palm, Cardboard Cycad\u003cbr data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1215\"\u003e• Native Region: Veracruz, Mexico \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1289\"\u003e• Plant Type: Evergreen cycad\u003cbr data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1321\"\u003e• Growth Habit: Compact, symmetrical rosette-forming cycad\u003cbr data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1382\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e• Mature Height: Approximately 2–5 feet\u003cbr data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1424\"\u003e• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1512\"\u003e• Drought Tolerance: High once established \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1599\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1873\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1624\"\u003eCultivation and Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"1627\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"507\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eZamia furfuracea is widely grown for landscape plantings, containers, specimen displays, and specialty cycad production. It performs best in a well-draining growing medium and should not remain in persistently waterlogged conditions.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"688\"\u003eSeeds should be sown in a warm, well-draining medium and kept consistently moist but not waterlogged. As with many cycads, germination may occur gradually over an extended period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"912\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eIts compact size, distinctive textured foliage, drought tolerance, and prehistoric appearance make Cardboard Palm an excellent choice for professional nursery production, specialty collections, and warm-climate landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elfland Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44481399947307,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7068\/5739\/files\/0001-1930302979846726826.png?v=1784927491","url":"https:\/\/www.elflandseeds.com\/products\/zamia-furfuracea-cardboard-palm-cardboard-cycad","provider":"Elfland Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}