A Detailed Guide to Growing the Mexican Cycad

The Mexican cycad (Zamia furfuracea) is lush and graceful, evergreen in all four seasons, and can usually be used to decorate and beautify courtyards, living rooms and bedrooms; once the plant reaches maturity, it is a high-grade ornamental plant for courtyard landscaping. Seedlings can be potted and made into small bonsai to be placed on coffee tables and other spots for viewing. What's more, the leaves can also be used in flower arrangements. Below, the editor will introduce the growing methods for the Mexican cycad.

Soil

For the Mexican cycad, it is best to use loose, fertile sandy soil. When repotting, you need to use coarse gravel, broken tiles and the like at the bottom of the pot to make a drainage layer, and add 2 to 3 pieces of horseshoe chips and cake fertilizer as a base fertilizer.

Fertilizer

During the vigorous growth period in summer, you can apply dilute decomposed cake fertilizer water, once or twice a month is enough. When topdressing, you can add some "black alum water", which can give the green leaves a glossy, deep green effect.

Temperature

The Mexican cycad is relatively sun-loving. It is recommended to place it in a spot with direct sunlight during the seedling stage and in spring and summer, but remember that it must not be exposed to prolonged blazing sun. Wait until the new leaves have grown larger before moving it indoors for viewing. Note that if the winter temperature drops below zero, it is best to move it indoors.