PACSOA - Zamia cremnophila
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Zamia cremnophila
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Synonymy:
None

Common Names:
None

Habitat:
A limestone cliff dweller from Tabasco, southern Mexico.

Description:
A small cycad, with leaves to about 2m long, with the young leaves being brown to purplish. In habitat, the leaves are pendant, however in cultivation, they becomne strongly arching.

General:

Culture:
Likes a sheltered, shady, moist, but well drained position. Prefers a neutral to slightly alkaline potting mix. Very rare in cultivation.


Figure 1. Attractive new leaf on Z. cremnophila

Contributed by: Michael Gray


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