Our Palms

Cardboard Palm

Scientific Name

Zamia furfuracea

Common Name

Cardboard Palm

Full Grown

Origin

: Eastern Mexico, Veracruz

Climate

Cardboard palms grow well in coastal, tropical, subtropical, and warm temperate regions.

History

Furfuracea means “covered with loose wool or scales.”

Relatively small in size, this charming cycad is tough enough to survive occasional neglect and harsh environments. The leaflets have a cardboard feel to them, hence the name Cardboard Palm. Males and females produce cones that break open to release bright red seeds. Zamia furfuracea is a low-growing, clumping cycad. It is advisable to plant cardboard palms in areas with good drainage and full sun.