Zamia sp. (Coontie Palm)

Zamia sp. (Coontie Palm) green leaves, close up of the unfolding fuzzy new growth.
Zamia sp. (Coontie Palm) with soft, fuzzy green leaves unfurling in the sunlight.

Botanical name: Zamia sp.

Common name: Coontie Palm

Family: Zamiaceae

Origin: America

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallPlant form: Large bush
Plant mature sizeMature height: 5-10 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Thorny or spinyThorns: Thorny or spiny

Similar plants: Zamia sp. (Coontie Palm)


Image gallery: 23 images
Zamia sp. (Coontie Palm) brown fuzzy new leaves close up revealing tall growing plant structure.
Zamia sp. (Coontie Palm) new leaves emerge with fuzzy texture and warm brown tones throughout.
Zamia sp. (Coontie Palm) green fuzzy plant leaves in a vertical close up shot.
Zamia sp. (Coontie Palm) green fuzzy leaves arranged along a central stem in close up.
Zamia sp. (Coontie Palm) green leaves hanging from wooden basket with brown cone like structures
Zamia sp. (Coontie Palm) with long elegant green leaves dangling from a suspended square wooden basket.
Zamia sp. (Coontie Palm) green leaves close up reaching outward in a spreading plant structure.
Zamia sp. (Coontie Palm) green leaves radiate from a central stem with firm, thick texture.
Zamia sp. (Coontie Palm) brown cone close up showing thick hexagonal segments and textured surface
Zamia sp. (Coontie Palm) brown cone with thick hexagonal segments rising from the central crown
Zamia sp. (Coontie Palm) emerging with copper brown leaves in a green plant.
Zamia sp. (Coontie Palm) emerging with copper brown leaves amidst surrounding green foliage.
Zamia sp. (Coontie Palm) dark green plant foliage spreading from a central root base
Zamia sp. (Coontie Palm) thick compound leaves extending outward from the center of the plant
Zamia sp. (Coontie Palm) brown cone and green leaves in a close up photo.
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Zamia sp. (Coontie Palm) shows a textured brown cone surrounded by deep green foliage.
Male inflorescence showing its characteristic cone shape.
Zamia sp. (Coontie Palm) green leaves plus brown central cone, a unique cycad plant.
Zamia sp. (Coontie Palm) with long deep green leaflets radiating from a thick sturdy trunk.
Zamia sp. (Coontie Palm) cream cones and long narrow green leaves close up.
Zamia sp. (Coontie Palm) showing three upright cream colored cones among thin green foliage.
Zamia sp. (Coontie Palm) with vibrant lime green foliage plant with new growth close up
Zamia sp. (Coontie Palm) showing new upright foliage with a distinct lime green color tone.
Zamia sp. (Coontie Palm) brown cone and green leaves close up for unique texture.
Zamia sp. (Coontie Palm) brown seed cone sits among green leaves near the soil.
Zamia sp. (Coontie Palm) dark green arching leaves extend from a central thick plant stem.
Zamia sp. (Coontie Palm) arching branch with elongated foliage spreading over other dark green leafy plants.
Zamia sp. (Coontie Palm) green leaves and tan cone shapes in a dense plant arrangement
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Zamia sp. (Coontie Palm) showing wide lush green foliage alongside tall textured tan cone structures
Male reproductive cone emerging among the foliage.
Zamia sp. (Coontie Palm) with deep green leaves, close up view of spreading plant foliage.
Zamia sp. (Coontie Palm) with dense green leaves spreading outward in a natural, leafy cluster.
Zamia sp. (Coontie Palm) brown fuzzy leaves close up with tiny dew drops visible.
Zamia sp. (Coontie Palm) with narrow brown fuzzy foliage and small water droplets.
Zamia sp. (Coontie Palm) with deep green leaves, close up view of spreading plant foliage.
Zamia sp. (Coontie Palm) showing wide spreading leaves with many narrow elongated leaflets in deep green.
Zamia sp. (Coontie Palm) green plant with glossy leaflets radiating from a short thick trunk
Zamia sp. (Coontie Palm) with glossy light green foliage arching from a sturdy central trunk structure.
Zamia sp. (Coontie Palm) green leaves with tan center growth in a tropical plant
Zamia sp. (Coontie Palm) with new tan center growth emerging from stiff dark green foliage.
Zamia sp. (Coontie Palm) green plant with tan textured cones growing near brown fallen leaves.
Zamia sp. (Coontie Palm) with narrow leaflets and tan reproductive cones near dry brown foliage.
Zamia sp. (Coontie Palm) green leaves cascading downward, a dense plant in full growth.
Zamia sp. (Coontie Palm) green leaves spill over from the dense base of the plant.
Zamia sp. (Coontie Palm) green plant with thick oval leaves in a lush cluster.
Zamia sp. (Coontie Palm) with dense green leaves spreading outward in a natural cluster.
Zamia sp. (Coontie Palm) with glossy light green leaves on a spreading plant branch
Zamia sp. (Coontie Palm) stems spread wide holding many smooth oval light green foliage leaves


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