{"product_id":"cardboard-palm-6-pot","title":"Cardboard Palm - 6\" Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Cardboard Palm (Zamia furfuracea) is a hardy cycad, not a true palm, named for its thick, stiff, rounded leaflets that feel like cardboard. It forms a low, spreading rosette of arching fronds from a partly underground stem, giving a bold, tropical-prehistoric look. Native to Mexico, it is exceptionally drought-tolerant and tough, thriving in full sun across India's plains and coastal regions and adapting well to containers and rockeries. Slow-growing and low-maintenance, it is ideal for xeriscapes and busy gardeners. As with other cycads, all parts are toxic if eaten, so site it away from pets and children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZamiaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMexico\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.6-1.2 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-1.5 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen, stiff leathery cardboard-like green leaflets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical to subtropical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to partial shade; bright light indoors.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater sparingly; let soil dry well; very drought-tolerant.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSandy, gritty, sharply drained soil.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest at 18-38C; sensitive to frost below 5C.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTolerates low to moderate humidity.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePalm\/cycad fertilizer 2-3 times in growing season.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemove only old or damaged fronds.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvery 3-4 years; dislikes disturbance.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBy seed or basal offsets.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProne to scale and mealybugs.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHighly toxic to pets and humans if ingested.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA tough, low-water specimen for pots, rockeries, xeriscapes, coastal gardens and bright interiors, valued for its bold texture and minimal care.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in gritty, free-draining soil and water sparingly, as it stores water and rots easily in soggy monsoon conditions. It thrives on neglect in full Indian sun once established, needing only occasional feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water a Cardboard Palm?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater sparingly, letting the soil dry out well between waterings. It is very drought-tolerant and far more likely to suffer from overwatering than from drought.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much light does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt thrives in full sun to partial shade outdoors and bright, indirect light indoors. Good light keeps the rosette compact and sturdy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the Cardboard Palm safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Like other cycads it is highly toxic to dogs, cats and humans if eaten. Keep it out of reach of pets and children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it tolerates indoor life in a bright spot and needs little water, but place it where pets and children cannot chew the foliage or seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is it propagated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is grown from seed or by removing the basal offsets (pups) that appear around the base of established plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves turning yellow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYellowing typically points to overwatering and poor drainage. Reduce watering, improve the soil mix, and feed lightly if a deficiency is suspected.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, as a cycad it produces cones rather than flowers, with male and female cones borne on separate plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a slow grower, adding only a flush of new fronds at a time, which makes it tidy and easy to keep in containers for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it suitable for dry, low-water gardens?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it is excellent for xeriscapes and water-wise gardens thanks to its strong drought tolerance and minimal care needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat fertilizer should I use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eApply a palm or cycad fertilizer with micronutrients two to three times during the growing season; avoid overfeeding.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256080367862,"sku":"PLT-CARDBOARDPAL-P06-NA","price":399.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-zamia-furfuracea-plant_c55a4213-147c-40ea-9df8-9dda9c4d6a45.jpg?v=1783920659","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/cardboard-palm-6-pot","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}