Coontie
Zamia pumila
- Native to:
- Cuba, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, United States
Daderot
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Cycadophyta | - Cycads
- Family:
- Zamiaceae
- Genus:
- Zamia
- Species:
- Zamia pumila
- USDA Symbol:
- ZAPU
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Subshrub
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
Wildlife Benefits
- Caterpillars:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Blastobasis floridella, Echo Moth (Seirarctia echo), ⚠️Atala butterfly (Eumaeus atala)
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
Propagation & Germination
Pre-treatment: None required
Source: npn.rngr.net