A tall, fast-by-cycad-standards Australian native forming a slender trunk crowned with long, glossy, gracefully arching fronds. A lush rainforest feature for shaded subtropical gardens; seeds toxic to pets.
At a glance
- Plant type: Palm or cycad
- Mature size: 4 m H × 3 m W
- Aspect: part shade or morning sun and shade and low-light positions
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: tender
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Australian native
About Pineapple Zamia
Botanically, Lepidozamia peroffskyana is a slow-growing palm or cycad in the Zamiaceae family, native to Australia. It reaches around 4 m tall and 3 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage.
Where to grow Pineapple Zamia
Pineapple Zamia suits subtropical and warm-temperate climates and grows best in part shade or morning sun and shade and low-light positions. It is frost tender, so protect it from hard frosts or grow it in a sheltered spot or pot. It also is a sought-after collector's plant.
Soil & planting
Pineapple Zamia does best in free-draining soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Pineapple Zamia is regular, moderate watering. As an Australian native, feed it only with a low-phosphorus native fertiliser. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Pineapple Zamia in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Pineapple Zamia in the garden
Pineapple Zamia earns its place for a feature or specimen planting and a shade tree.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Pineapple Zamia with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and subtropical climate. Repeat it through a border to tie the planting together and give a sense of rhythm. It combines naturally with other Australian natives in a habitat or water-wise garden.
Good to know
Note that it is toxic to cats and dogs, so site it away from pets that chew.
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