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. |