- Tropical Indoor Plant
- Low Maintenance
- Slow Growth Rate
- Can Handle Direct Sunlight or Partial Shade
With Cardboard Palm, you can impress your friends by growing something that has been around since the time of the dinosaurs, even if your plant is brand new. Cardboard Palm (also known as Cardboard Plant and Zamia furfuracea) actually is a cycad instead of a palm, but its fronds resemble palms. The shrub is native to the Americas, especially areas with tropical climates. It's a tough plant that requires bright light but little care. If you live in zones 9 to 11, you can grow Cardboard Palm outdoors. If not, pot it as a pretty tropical houseplant.
Cardboard Palm fronds grow to at least 3 feet long, with 12 pairs of leaves that run side-by-side down the stems. Outdoors, the plant can reach nearly 6 feet in diameter. The fleshy leaves are a deep green for an exotic look and a perfect backdrop for flowering plants in the landscape or indoor containers. Because the trunk is thick and fleshy, Cardboard Palm can handle drought, just adding to its easy care.
Cardboard Palm Care
Water your new Cardboard Palm a little more often in the first year, until it is established in the ground or container. After that, only water when the soil feels dry; too much water can cause root rot. The plants can handle direct sunlight or part shade. The only thing they can't take is freezing cold. Cardboard Palms grow slowly, another perfect indoor plant feature. You can fertilize twice a year (early spring and fall) if you like. All parts of Cardboard Palm are toxic, so keep your plant away from curious pets.
Cardboard Palm Spacing
In the landscape, plant your Cardboard Palm in well-draining soil no closer than 6 feet to other plants if possible. The easy-care plant grows well indoors in regular potting mix and will need repotting after a few years if the roots outgrow the container.
Cardboard Palm Plant Facts
| Light Requirement: Bright Light |
| Maintenance: Low |
| Watering: Average |
| Height: 4 - 5 Feet Tall |
| Spread: 6 Feet Wide |
| Habit: Mounded |
| Foliage Color(s): Deep Green |
| Flower Color: N/A |
| Bloom Period: N/A |
| Scientific Name: Zamia furfuracea |
| Common Name: Cardboard Palm |
- SKU:
- CBPALM
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Addicts Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)
Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped, just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note, plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.
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Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)
Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)
We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty, whether you're a new gardener or an expert. There are many variables outside of anyone's control that can cause a plant to die. Hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, diseases & pests are all good examples of what can cause plants to die. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all of the unknowns and will replace your plant if something were to happen to it.
The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant(s). We will cover 100% of the price of the plant, but the warranty does not cover shipping costs. SImply let us know if your plant has died within 1 year of receiving it and we will get you a new one shipped out as soon as possible (depending on the time of the year and availability). We may ask for photos for documentation purposes, but we try to make the process as easy as possible.
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Plant Shipping
Below are some factors we consider when determining when to ship the plants depending on the timing of the order.
Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an automated email with tracking information.
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations