Cardboard Palm Tree

Zamia furfuracea
Patio Palm Tooltip

Patio Palms are seasonal palms that make it easy to add a tropical flair to your pool or patio.
No installation required! Patio Palms last for one season and do not typically survive Atlanta winters.

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  • Exotic looking cycad
  • Durable and resilient
  • Stiff green leaves resemble cardboard


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Deer Resistant Deer Resistant
Drought Tolerant Drought Tolerant
Grows Well In Zones: 4-11 Patio / 9-11 Outdoors
Mature Height: Indoors 2-4 ft
Outdoors 4-6 ft
Mature Width: Indoors 3-5 ft
Outdoors 6-8 ft
Sunlight: Indoors: Bright Direct Light
Outdoors: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Growth Rate: Slow
Shape: Shrub
Placement: Indoors, Patio, Outdoors

Q: How big do Cardboard Palms get?
A: When outdoors and planted on the ground, Cardboard Palms can spread almost 6 feet. 

Q: Are Cardboard Palms cold-hardy?
A: They are cold-hardy, but need to de brought indoors or covered if temperatures fall below 35° F. 

Q: Are Cardboard Palms toxic to animals?
A: Yes, they are toxic to animals and humans so they need to be handled with caution. 

Q: Are Cardboard Palms easy to care for?
A:  Yes, they are very strong and require little to no care. 

1. Sunlight

Cardboard Palms grow best in full sun, but they can tolerate partial shade as well, making them great indoor palms. 

2. Water 

  • For the first month, water twice a week. After it is established, water once a week unless it rains. 
  • Watering needs to be thorough to make sure the bottom roots receive water at every watering.
  • Space out watering sessions so the roots are able to dry. 
  • The amount of water needed per palm per watering session is equivalent to the volume of the planting hole that was dug for each palm. This amount may range from 2 gallons for small containerized material to 15 gallons for larger palms.
  • Plants in a container need more constant watering than those planted on the ground.
  • Overwatering or bad drainage can cause permanent damage to the roots over time.
  • Placing mulch over the roots can help with water retention. Use caution not to allow the mulch to touch the base of the palm, otherwise it can cause rot.

Watering varies depending on the season and the outside temperature: 

Winter: (60 degrees or less) no need to water, except for the first 30 days after installation.

Spring: (75 degrees or less) water palm once a week.

Beginning of Summer: (90 degrees or less) 2-3 times a week.

Heat of Summer: (90 degrees and above) 4 times a week.

3. Fertilization

If planted outdoors, Cardboard Palms should be fertilized when newly planted and then three times a year in the Spring, Summer and Fall. If planted indoors, it needs only Spring and Summer fertilization.  

4. Soil 

Palms tolerate most soils, as long as they drain well. Add coarse sand to the soil mix to help it drain better at a 70/30 soil to sand ratio. 

5. Pruning 

Prune only dead or damaged fronds.  

6. Winter Care 

Cardboard Palms are not cold-hardy. If temperatures fall below 40°F, it is best to bring them indoors or protect them. 

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