Coontie
Zamia pumila
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Cycadophyta | - Cycads
- Family:
- Zamiaceae
- Genus:
- Zamia
- Species:
- Zamia pumila
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Subshrub
- Height:
- 3-4 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Bloom Months:
- jul, aug
- Bloom Colors:
- Green, Brown
Native Range
United States: Florida, Georgia, Puerto Rico
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Blastobasis floridella, Echo Moth (Seirarctia echo), ⚠️Atala butterfly (Eumaeus atala)
Reported Fauna Sightings
Butterflies:⚠️Atala (Eumaeus atala), Barred Yellow (Eurema daira), Barred Yellow (Eurema daira), Ceraunus Blue (Hemiargus ceraunus), Ceraunus Blue (Hemiargus ceraunus), Cloudless Sulphur (Phoebis sennae), Cloudless Sulphur (Phoebis sennae), Gulf Fritillary (Dione vanillae), Gulf Fritillary (Dione vanillae), Little Yellow (Pyrisitia lisa), Little Yellow (Pyrisitia lisa), Long-tailed Skipper (Urbanus proteus), Long-tailed Skipper (Urbanus proteus)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, acidic, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to pine rocklands and scrub habitats
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: None required
Source: npn.rngr.net