CATEGORY– Palm

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 4 to 6 inches
3.Watering – Let the soil dry out completely between waterings
4.Sunlight – Bright indirect light to full sun

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 2 to 3 feet
3.Leaves Color – Dark green, leathery, fuzzy leaflets
4.Flowers – Does not flower; produces cones (dioecious)
5.Type – Indoor/outdoor ornamental cycad, ideal for pots and borders
6.Feed – Balanced slow-release fertilizer every 2–3 months
7.Watering – Low; drought-tolerant once established
8.Soil – Sandy, well-draining soil
9.Sunlight – Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade
10.Suitable Temperature – 65°F–90°F (18°C–32°C); not frost-hardy

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a small to medium pot with excellent drainage or a sunny garden spot.
2.Place the sapling (with net pot) into the soil.
3.Backfill around the net pot with soil and firm gently.
4.Water lightly and allow soil to dry before next watering.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Zamia furfuracea
2.Common names: Cardboard Palm, Cardboard Cycad
3.Hindi: कार्डबोर्ड पाम (Cardboard Palm)
4.Tamil: கார்ட்போர்டு பாம் (Kāṭpōrṭu Pām)
5.Telugu: కార్డ్‌బోర్డ్ పామ్ (Cardboard Pām)
6.Kannada: ಕಾರ್ಡ್‌ಬೋರ್ಡ್ ಪಾಮ್ (Cardboard Pām)
7.Marathi: कार्डबोर्ड पाम (Cardboard Pām)
8.Malayalam: കാർഡ്ബോർഡ് പാം (Cardboard Pām)