Lepidozamia peroffskyana is a palm like cycad with large, spiky leaves which arise from a centre crown. It is from eastern Australia, and is popular in landscaping, as it is an easy care plant with few pests and diseases. It is slow growing and drought and cold tolerant. It prefers a dappled shade position. It is good as a garden specimen, as well as for containers.
The seeds contain toxic compounds which have caused fatalities to both people and livestock.
Plant Type - Small shrub
Common Name - Cycad Palm
Scientific Name - Lepidozamia peroffskyana
Family - Zamiaceae
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Minimum Height - 3
Maximum Height - 5
Minimum Width - 2
Maximum Width - 4
Flower Colour - Yellow
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pH Level - Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type - Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing
Climate Zone - Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean
Light - Sunny, Light shade, Half shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Spreading
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage
Propagation Method - Seed
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
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Special Uses - Erosion control, Pipe and drain friendly
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