Cardboard Palm (Zamia furfuracea)
Rs. 599.00
Rs. 799.00
Cardboard Palm (Zamia furfuracea)
Cardboard Palm (Zamia furfuracea)
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Product Specifications
Product Specifications
- Botanical name: Zamia furfuracea
- Placement: Indoor (bright light) or a partly sunny balcony/patio
- Care level: Easy (once established)
- Light: Bright light with several hours of direct sun; tolerates medium indoor light
- Temperature: 15-32°C ideal range; some cold tolerance once established
- Pet safety: EXTREMELY toxic to pets, especially dogs - all parts contain cycasin, but the seeds are most concentrated. Can cause liver failure and can be fatal even in small amounts. This is one of the most dangerous common houseplants for pets - keep well out of reach.
A striking cycad (not a true palm, despite the name) with thick, leathery, stiff fronds and a slow, sculptural growth habit. Native to Mexico and known for being genuinely low-maintenance once established.
Instructions
Instructions
- Watering: Allow soil to dry out between waterings; highly drought-tolerant
- Light: Bright light with several hours of direct sun; tolerates medium indoor light
- Soil: Very well-draining, cactus/succulent-type mix
- Humidity: Tolerates average to low humidity
- Fertilizer: Light balanced feeding 1-2 times during the growing season
- Repotting: Infrequent - every 3-4 years, being a slow grower
- Pruning: Remove only old, damaged, or browning fronds at the base
Delivery Info
Delivery Info
- Every plant is quality-checked before dispatch and packed with root-ball wrapping and moisture lock for transit.
- Delivery timelines depend on your pin code, courier network and weather conditions — tracking is shared as soon as your order is dispatched.
- Live plants are covered by our 10-Day Plant Protection against transit damage.
- Free shipping on orders above ₹999; Cash on Delivery is available.
- Some remote pin codes may not be serviceable for live plant delivery — this is shown at checkout before you pay.
FAQs
FAQs
Is Cardboard Palm actually a palm?
No — despite the name and palm-like look, it's a cycad, a much older type of plant unrelated to true palms.
Is it safe to have around pets?
No. Cardboard Palm is EXTREMELY toxic to pets, especially dogs — every part contains cycasin, with the seeds being the most concentrated and dangerous. It can cause liver failure and can be fatal even in small amounts. This is one of the most dangerous common houseplants for pets, and it should be kept well out of reach at all times.
How much water does it need?
Very little — let the soil dry out between waterings. It's drought-tolerant and prone to root rot if kept consistently wet.
How fast does it grow?
Slowly — it develops a stout base (caudex) over years and rarely needs repotting.
From Sapling to you
See how we grow our plants with expert care and take every precaution to ensure they arrive healthy and thriving at your doorstep.
Step 01
The Foundation of Quality
Using tissue culture, we grow disease-free, superior plants in controlled environments.
Step 02
Nourishing the Roots
We craft a nutrient mix of cocopeat, manure, and perlite for optimal growth.
Step 03
Careful Planting for Growth
Step 03
Careful Planting for Growth
