Cycad

Robert J. Northrop, Michael G. Andreu, Melissa H. Friedman, Mary McKenzie, and Heather V. Quintana

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID.

Edward F. Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, and Gail Hansen

The publication provides detailed information about the cardboard plant, also known as Zamia furfuracea. This plant features rigid, woody, medium-green foliage that forms a loose, symmetrical rosette. It is well-suited for tropical landscapes, container planting, or as a specimen plant. The cardboard plant thrives in a variety of well-drained soils and can grow in both full sun and partial shade. It is highly drought-tolerant once established and has minimal pest issues, with Florida red scale being the primary concern. The publication also highlights the plant’s ornamental value, slow growth rate, and suitability for indoor cultivation. First published Oct. 1999. 

Edward F. Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, and Gail Hansen

This document provides a detailed overview of the queen sago (Cycas circinalis), a palm-like shrub known for its slow growth and ornamental appeal. It describes the plant’s physical characteristics, including its dark brown trunk, feathery leaves, and potential height and spread. The document also covers the plant’s growing conditions, such as its preference for part shade to full sun, high drought tolerance, and soil requirements. Additionally, it highlights the queen sago’s uses in landscaping, its propagation methods, and common pest issues. The queen sago is noted for its suitability as a specimen plant in large areas and its minimal maintenance needs once established. Original publication date October 1999.