Dioon mejiae (Honduras Dioon)
Botanical Information
| Family | Zamiaceae |
| Genus | Dioon |
| Species | mejiae |
| Category | Tropicals |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
| Origin | Nicaragua and Honduras. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9b-12 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c-H4 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -3.8-4.5 |
| Temperature (°F) | 25-40 |
| Height | 1 m |
| Spread | 1-2 m |
| Growth | Slow |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | Propagated by seed or by division and replanting. |
| Cultivation | Grows best in full sun with rich soils. |
| Notable Specimens | Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America. |
| Habitat | Found on slopes in canyons and tropical forests. |
| Bark/Stem Description | 1 m tall, 25 cm in diameter. |
| Leaf Description | Dark green, glossy leaves with spineless leaflets. |
Photographs
Dioon mejiae, form. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.
Dioon mejiae, leaf. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.