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- Q.Zamia Cardboard Palm - Recently planted a zamia that has a 4" cone. The cone is wilting but the rest of the plant looks ...
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- Q.Can I Take Off The Bottom 8 To 10″ Of Leaves On The Cardboard Palm? - I have 3 Cardboard Palms that I would like to trim up and can't find any information on how to ...
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Anonymous on
November 15, 2017Q.Zamia cardboard palm
Recently planted a zamia that has a 4" cone. The cone is wilting but the rest of the plant looks fine. Anything to be concerned with? Should the cone be pruned? Thanks.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
November 15, 2017A.The cone is probably just finished and is naturally wilting, so you could leave it until it comes off naturally. You can optionally prune the cone off. If you do, it may be best to dust the cut area with a fungicide to prevent anything from getting into the wound.
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- Asked by
railmom25 on
November 27, 2017
27537Q.Size it will grow to?
How tall will the zamia palm grow in pots indoors? What is the "wingspan?" I recently acquired one that has filled the pots width and know that in my zone it needs to be grown inside. I just don't know how much room to give it to grow in height and width. Thanks in advance.
Answered by
BushDoctor on
November 27, 2017
Certified ExpertA.This is a very slow growing plant, and will reach a height of about 6 feet indoors, with a breadth of about 3 or 4 feet wide. Granted, this will depend on its pot size, and 3 to 5 gallons should be sufficient. This article will give you more information on this tree: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/cardboard-palm-plants/growing-cardboard-palms.htm
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Anonymous on
July 19, 2018Q.Propagation of Zamia (Cardboard Palm)
My plant is quite mature. It has a number of large spherical leaf bases from which the leaves emanate. Can I separate these leaf bases and start new separate plants?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 19, 2018A.I was not able to find specific information on propagating the plantlet's that you describe.
You could remove one and check the root structure.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/cardboard-palm-plants/growing-cardboard-palms.htm
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dianasepp on
January 5, 2019
Osprey Florida 34229Q.Can I take off the bottom 8 to 10″ of leaves on the Cardboard Palm?
I have 3 Cardboard Palms that I would like to trim up and can't find any information on how to do it. I would like to clear the bottom 10" of branches to leave a view under them. Is that possible and how can I proceed? These plants are 13 years in our yard and is 5 to 6' tall Thank you for any information.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
January 6, 2019
Certified ExpertA.I don't recommend doing this, but it won't hurt to do it VERY SLOWLY. Take off a branch of leaf per day, or maybe a few days in between. It is just more of a hassle, and potential threat to the health of the plant for very little gain.
This article will give you more information on these: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/cardboard-palm-plants/growing-cardboard-palms.htm
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rbaribault on
January 29, 2020
34228 sarasota, Fl.Q.How Do You Prune Or Maintain A Huge Zania Furfuracea That Is Already 6\’x 8\’
we have several on property and all are huge
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
January 30, 2020
Certified ExpertA.The only maintenance recommended for these plants will be taking off dead growth. Unfortunately, they are extremely susceptible to disease once wounded. The best practice is to plant this in an area that will accommodate the mature size.
For the health of the plant, it will be best to leave it in the natural shape, only taking off dead growth.
This article will help you to grow these plants: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/cardboard-palm-plants/growing-cardboard-palms.htm
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Anonymous on
May 31, 2022Q.Cardboard PalmTrimming
Fertilizing Cardboard Palms?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
June 8, 2022
Certified ExpertA.You can fertilize it once a month with a palm food or a diluted houseplant food. Trim off dead branches as they occur.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/cardboard-palm-plants/growing-cardboard-palms.htm
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lloydhemard on
June 24, 2022
70001-3702Q.Can You Start A Plant A Cardboard Palm From A Cutting
I have a large cardboard palm and I am moving I want to take part of it with me but I do not want to hurt it can you help me
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
June 27, 2022
Certified ExpertA.You can divide a pup from the base, if it has any, but taking a cutting from anywhere else on the plant will fail. Cycads do not reproduce well in this manner, unfortunately.
If you do find a pup, then this will help you to care for it once it is separated from the mother:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/cardboard-palm-plants/growing-cardboard-palms.htm
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