Cardboard Palm (Zamia Furfuracea) is a perennial succulent in the Zamiaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.
Zamia furfuracea is a slow-growing cycad native to the coastal mountains and limestone sea cliffs of southeastern Veracruz, Mexico, known for its rigid, cardboard-like textured leaves arranged in a circular rosette pattern.

Cardboard Palm
Zamia Furfuracea
Zamia furfuracea is a slow-growing cycad native to the coastal mountains and limestone sea cliffs of southeastern Veracruz, Mexico, known for its rigid, cardboard-like textured leaves arranged in a circular rosette pattern.
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