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Ceratozamia mexicana, Palmilla, Forest Pineapple
 Ceratozamia mexicana
Family: Zamiaceae / Cycadaceae
Palmilla, Forest Pineapple
Origin: Mexico, Guatemala
large shrub 5-10 ftfull sunsemi-shademoderate waterregular waterornamental foliagethorny or spiny

A medium to large cycad which in nature develops an emergent trunk to 2 m long and 30 cm diameter, with the leaf bases spreading away from the trunk. Dark green smooth leaves. Suited to tropical and warm subtropical regions. A vigorous species which forms impressive clumps. Require protection from excessive hot sun, with a position receiving morning sun or filtered sun being most suitable. Respond vigorously to an abundance of water, regular light applications of fertiliser and mulching.


 
Ceratozamia mexicana, Palmilla, Forest Pineapple
Ceratosamia mexicana var. vulgaris, female cone

Ceratozamia mexicana, Palmilla, Forest Pineapple
Ceratosamia mexicana var. vulgaris, female cone
Ceratozamia mexicana, Palmilla, Forest Pineapple
Ceratosamia mexicana var. robusta
Ceratozamia mexicana, Palmilla, Forest Pineapple
Ceratozamia mexicana, Palmilla, Forest Pineapple
Ceratozamia mexicana, Palmilla, Forest Pineapple
Ceratosamia mexicana var. vulgaris


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