Zamia integrifolia (Coontie)
Botanical Information
| Family | Zamiaceae |
| Genus | Zamia |
| Species | integrifolia |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
| Origin | Native to Florida and the Caribbean. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8b-11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 - H1c |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 0.6 - 1.2 m |
| Spread | 0.9 - 1.5 m |
| Growth | Slow |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Rounded form. |
| Landscape | Borders, mass planting and suitable for growing indoors. |
| Propagation | Propagation is usually difficult by seed, and growth is very slow. |
| Cultivation | Grow best with some shade to full sun, and on various soil types as long as they are well-drained. |
| Pests | Sooty mold, mealy bugs, and Florida red scale, |
| Notable Specimens | Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Not showy; usually with one stem. |
| Leaf Description | Not showy, linear, 10 - 20 cm long, and spiral in arrangement. |
| Flower Description | Dry, elongated in shape, 5 to 15 cm long, and red in colour. |
| Texture Description | Fine. |
Photographs
Zamia integrifolia, form, Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.
Zamia integrifolia, leaf, Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.
