Zamia Palm

Description

Meet our stunning Northern Territory native, perfectly at home in tropical and inland regions with a warm and dry climate! This amazing cycad loves to grow in sandy soils, and shines when given plenty of sunlight in well-drained soil. In colder climates, it'll drop its leaves in winter but will bounce back with new growth in the warmer seasons. Did you know that this beautiful plant's seeds contain a poisonous compound? But don't worry - Aboriginal people have been cooking them for years by soaking them in water to remove the poison! If you want to propagate this gorgeous cycad, try using its seeds. However, be warned: seedlings can grow very slowly. [Picture provided by Philip Clarke]