Zamia purpurea “Large Form”

Item description : Young plant with 1 leaf in a 1.4 liters pot. You receive a plant similar to the one on pictures. The last picture shows the adult plant, mother of the seedlings offered here. 

WARNING YOUNG PLANT: Young Zamia are very sensitive and I highly suggest to keep them at minimum 20°C during the night with temperature raising to 26-30°C during the day, and high humidity!

Habitat and Description : A beautiful species from Mexico with burgundy new leaves at emergence. This color stays several months making the event truly spectacular! There are two forms of Z. purpurea: the small one with smooth leaves, and the large one with plicate leaves. The seedlings offered here are of the large form with grooved leaflets. 

Cultivation : Medium difficulty, well draining medium is needed. This species will prefer a warm and humid environment, but it can tolerate cooler and drier conditions, better under half shade to get nice leaves. Have a look at the Zamia cultivation article in the “Horticulture” section of the website to get more info. 

Cold hardiness : Tropical, will tolerate temperatures close to 0°C for a short time but it should preferably be kept at  a minimum of 15-20°C during the night, and 25-30°C during the day

(Disclaimer : Cold hardiness varies from one place to another and also depends of the size and origin of the plant)