Dioon angustifolium 3cm caudex

Item description : 1 young plant in a 1,4 liters pot with a 3cm caudex. You receive a plant similar to the ones on pictures. It’s the real angustifolium contrary to most of the plants sold in Europe that are actually Dioon edule;

Habitat and Description : This Mexican species was thought to be a form of Dioon edule for a long time but was recently recognized as distinct, something confirmed by the genetic testings later. The main features of this species are very narrow leaflets that are well spaced,and sometimes the tip of the leaf making a kind of twist. You can find an article comparing the various forms of Dioon edule and D. angustifolium cultivated in Thailand here :

Differencesn between Dioon edule and Dioon angustifolium

Be careful, some Spanish and French seller sometimes offer Dioon angustifolium plants from a nursery based in Spain but they’re mislabelled…

Care : Very easy to grow as long as it’s given heat, water in summer and good fertilizer. Very slow growth.

Cold hardiness : Given for zone 9a but foliar damage may occur at higher temperatures.