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Ceratozamia hildae


Bamboo Cycad




Origin:  Native to the Potosina of Querétaro and San Luis Potosí, near the Santa Maria River, Mexico.
Family
Zamiaceae
Genus
Ceratozamia
Species
hildae
Category
Perennials, Tropicals
USDA Hardiness Zone
9a - 11
Canadian Hardiness Zone
Requires cold season protection under glass.
RHS Hardiness Zone
H4 - H1c
Temperature (°C)
(-6.6) - above 4.5
Temperature (°F)
20 - 40
Height
1.8-2.4 m
Spread
2.4-3 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
General Description
Its upright stems with "multi-grouped" leaflets look very much like a bamboo plant.
Landscape
C. hildae is a nice small sized cycad which works well in many landscape situations. It is also makes an excellent container specimen.
Cultivation
Grows best in partial sun and well drained soil.
Growth
Medium
Pests
Leaf tip burn, which is a result of salt build-up in the soil. Irrigating with purified water or regular deep waterings can help to minimize this effect.
Habitat
It grows in oak forests, mostly in part-sun to shade in moist to well-drained soils.
Bark/Stem Description
Stems are short, usually at ground level, and eventually suckering at the base.
Leaf Description
Leaves grow upright to 2 m tall (shorter in sunny locations) with multiple clusters of leaflets. Usually these clusters are in groups of three. Plant has spines or sharp edges.
Flower Description
Pollen cones 18-25 cm in length. Seed cone 6-20 cm. The seeds are covered with a light yellow pulp.
Fruit Description
Cones emerge in early spring. Seed is poisonous if ingested.
Notable Specimens
Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.
Propagation
Germinates readily from seed.
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