Zamia Cluster

Knnn · Post by **Knnn** » Wed Mar 11, 2009 7:03 pm

This Zamia floridana arrived in the mail today, looks like 4-5 growing points.
(Was trimmed for shipping, also a known female plant)

In it's new home, just need some warm weather now!

Steve

virtualpalm · Post by **virtualpalm** » Thu Mar 12, 2009 4:15 am

That is a very nice plant, Steve. I would recommend cutting off all of the leaves to reduce transplant stress. Try not to keep it too wet.

Good luck!

Jody

Kansas · Post by **Kansas** » Thu Mar 12, 2009 4:58 am

Steve, the cluster I got that was like that, I potted it up with my regular mixture, however when I did, I put a LOT of my cow manure in with the soil. I didn't water too much after planting it, but the in the Summer, I kept it VERY wet. I could see the yellow water from the cow manure in the bottom of the dish it was setting on (gross, I know). Anyways, it was one of the best growing things I had last year. It literally was flushing constantly. Before the first flush would be done, another would be starting. So my advise, use cow manure and LOTS of water this Summer.

July 6

Four months later on November 22

lucky1 · Post by **lucky1** » Thu Mar 12, 2009 6:46 am

Holy cow, look at that caudex size!

You must be thrilled it's a mature female!

With all your cycads, are you planning some hybridization? That'd be cool.

Great purchase.
Barb

Knnn · Post by **Knnn** » Thu Mar 12, 2009 11:56 am

Jody, Thanks for comment & advice! I trimmed it down to two fronds (might be a month before it warms up here, just wanted to leave minimal leaf area till growth starts) Lots of perlite in the mix, watered in well, and will keep on the dry side till it tells me otherwise

Wes, Nice growth on yours!

I might have to give that a try.........

Barb, Thanks, by far the largest one I have! Odds are the other Z.floridana here will turn out to be males, now if everything stays happy, might be able to get some to set seed.
(It would be interesting to see what would hybridize with these, I've a lot to learn in the meantime

Steve

Knnn · Post by **Knnn** » Sun Mar 15, 2009 10:09 am

Here's what the seeds look like,

Steve

Knnn · Post by **Knnn** » Sun Apr 19, 2009 5:27 pm

Still waiting for new growth......

However, a few of the seeds are germinating !

Steve

lucky1 · Post by **lucky1** » Mon Apr 20, 2009 1:07 pm

Great germination rate...
Barb

Knnn · Post by **Knnn** » Mon Jun 15, 2009 6:33 am

I can breathe a sigh of relief now...............

Starting to send growth up from at least two points.

A day or two later..............

Steve

Knnn · Post by **Knnn** » Mon Jun 22, 2009 7:05 pm

Looks like it is making a full recovery, 2 more points are showing activity for a total of 5, will be looking good by the end of the summer!

One of the seedlings,

Steve

Kansas · Post by **Kansas** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 3:34 am

You know I didn't much care about Zamia's at first, but now, I think my Pumila is one of my favorites. And My Vazquez, I thought was for sure DEAD, but it now has about 12 new leafs from 3 heads. I REALLY like them now.

Knnn · Post by **Knnn** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 8:25 am

I started with Zamias in hopes of seeing cones within a few years.

This heat should be moving yours along, we hit 103F yesterday, maybe a little warmer today!

Steve

Kansas · Post by **Kansas** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 8:27 pm

Knnn wrote:I started with Zamias in hopes of seeing cones within a few years.
This heat should be moving yours along, we hit 103F yesterday, maybe a little warmer today!

Steve

Dangit Steve, I wish I would have known you were looking for cones. Next time I have one, I'll bring it to you. I have had cones on my Pumila & Vazquez both in the last two years.

Knnn · Post by **Knnn** » Wed Jun 24, 2009 8:01 am

Congrats on yours! Do you know whether they are male/female?

Steve

Kansas · Post by **Kansas** » Wed Jun 24, 2009 7:05 pm

I believe they all were female, but don't quote me on it.

Knnn · Post by **Knnn** » Sat Jul 11, 2009 6:49 pm

Ended up filling out nicely

Steve