Coontie (Zamia pumila)
Coontie (Zamia pumila) is a slow-growing, evergreen cycad native to Florida and the Caribbean. It features stiff, dark green, palm-like fronds emerging from a subterranea
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Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade.
Watering
Water when soil is dry; drought-tolerant.
Soil
Well-draining, sandy, tolerant of poor soils
Temperature
Prefers warm, subtropical conditions (18-30 °C).
Habitat
Outdoor, Indoor
Fertilizer
Fertilize sparingly during growing season.
Care Requirements
Full sun to partial shade.
Water when soil is dry; drought-tolerant.
Well-draining, sandy, tolerant of poor soils
Prefers warm, subtropical conditions (18-30 °C).
Outdoor, Indoor
Fertilize sparingly during growing season.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Category
Foliage, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Pot
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Indoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.3-1 m
Spread
0.6-1.2 m
Growth Rate
Slow
Dormancy
Reduced growth in cooler months
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Leaf Type
Pinnately compound
Optimal Sunlight Lux
60000
Image Gallery
- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classCycadopsida
- orderCycadales
- familyZamiaceae
- genusZamia
- speciesZamia pumila
Toxic for humans
Yes
Rating: 10/5
Toxic for pets
Yes
Rating: 10/5
Edible
No
All parts, especially seeds, are highly toxic due to cycasin, a neurotoxin and hepatotoxin. Ingestion can cause severe gastrointestinal upset, liver failure, and neurological damage, potentially fatal.