Lepidozamia thrives with minimal care, primarily needing indirect sunlight and well-draining soil. A key point is to maintain consistent moisture without waterlogging, ensuring the soil is slightly dry between waterings. Additionally, lepidozamia benefits from an occasional application of balanced fertilizer during the growing season.
Watering schedule: Every 2 weeks
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
| Care Difficulty | Easy |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Watering Schedule | Every 2 weeks |
| Sunlight Requirements | Full sun |
| Soil Type | Garden Soil |
| Hardiness Zones |
9-11
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Lepidozamia peroffskyana belongs to the group of plants called cycads, one of the oldest plant groups known. This palm-looking cycad is one of the tallest, reaching up to 4 to 7 m and often used in landscaping. The seeds of Lepidozamia peroffskyana contain toxic compounds.
Lepidozamia hopei is a giant. It is the world's largest known species of cycad and is very rare. It is found only in New South Wales, Australia, and is featured on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. The plant produces cone-shaped fruit that is a delicacy of cassowaries and native rats.
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