Giant Dioon (Dioon Spinulosum) is a perennial palm-like cycad in the Zamiaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets. It can be grown indoors.
Dioon spinulosum is a large, slow-growing cycad native to Mexico, known for its tall, palm-like appearance with stiff, upright light green leaves.

Giant Dioon
Dioon Spinulosum
Dioon spinulosum is a large, slow-growing cycad native to Mexico, known for its tall, palm-like appearance with stiff, upright light green leaves.
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