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| Category: Cycad |
| Family: Cycadaceae (Cycads) |
| Origin: Mexico (North America) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Bloomtime: Not Significant |
| Height: 3-4 feet |
| Width: 2-3 feet |
| Exposure: Light Shade/Part Sun |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F |
| May be Poisonous (More Info): Yes |
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Ceratozamia hildae (Bamboo Cycad) - A unique fast growing cycad with interesting pairs of lime-green colored leaflets arranged in opposite, yet often asymmetrical arrangement, another pair along the many upright 3 to 4 foot tall petioles. This forest plant from Veracruz, Mexico that in habitat is often solitary but in cultivation can forms clumps that eventually form a solid bush-like plant. Plant in light shade to part day sun and irrigate regularly. Hardy to around 20 ° F. The common name Bamboo Cycad is in reference to this plants perceived resemblance to bamboo with clumps of upright leaves bearing fasciculated leaflets – it is a stretch of the imagination to see this resemblance and some think this an inappropriate name.
The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery and in our own and other Santa Barbara gardens. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information or disagrees with what we have written.
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