{"product_id":"zamia-cardboard-palm","title":"Zamia Cardboard Palm","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"186\" data-start=\"133\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"169\" data-start=\"151\"\u003eZamia furfuracea\u003c\/em\u003e (Cardboard Palm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"588\" data-start=\"188\"\u003eCommonly known as Cardboard Palm, is a slow-growing, cycad valued for its thick, textured foliage and symmetrical form. Though commonly called a palm, it is not a true palm but a cycad. Frequently used as a low-maintenance accent plant, foundation specimen, or container feature, it provides strong architectural interest in tropical and subtropical landscapes.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements: \u003c\/strong\u003eLow to moderate. Drought tolerant once established; water regularly during the first growing season, then allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"898\" data-start=\"769\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"778\" data-start=\"769\"\u003eSoil: \u003c\/strong\u003eWell-draining soil. Performs best in sandy soils; highly tolerant of poor soils but does not tolerate standing water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"924\" data-start=\"900\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"916\" data-start=\"900\"\u003eGrowth Rate: \u003c\/strong\u003eSlow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1020\" data-start=\"926\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"941\" data-start=\"926\"\u003eBloom Time: \u003c\/strong\u003eNon-flowering; produces cone-like reproductive structures typical of cycads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1159\" data-start=\"1022\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1038\" data-start=\"1022\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1041\" data-start=\"1038\"\u003eHardy in USDA Zones 9–11. Excellent heat tolerance; may be damaged below 25°F (–4°C) but can recover from light frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1247\" data-start=\"1161\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1173\" data-start=\"1161\"\u003ePruning: \u003c\/strong\u003eMinimal. Remove only fully brown or damaged fronds; avoid over-pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1359\" data-start=\"1249\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1262\" data-start=\"1249\"\u003eToxicity: \u003c\/strong\u003eToxic if ingested; all parts of the plant, especially seeds, are poisonous to pets and humans.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Ranch | Wholesale Plants \u0026 Nursery","offers":[{"title":"7 Gallon","offer_id":51380496040226,"sku":"96040226","price":88.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15 Gallon","offer_id":51607997677858,"sku":null,"price":149.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0697\/5143\/9650\/files\/IMG_0922.jpg?v=1774452512","url":"https:\/\/www.theranchnursery.com\/products\/zamia-cardboard-palm","provider":"The Ranch | Wholesale Plants \u0026 Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}