What is the cardboard palm?

Those interested in tropical plants, which also qualify as perennials, can be curious about the cardboard palm belonging to the Cycad family. This type of palm is originally from the coast of Mexico and brings with it exotic quality. It can be grown either inside or outdoors, and is known to be low maintenance because it is drought resistant and is well done in full and partial sun. Like other types of palms, there is no flower, so cardboard palm is grown only for leaves. Unfortunately, it is necessary to pay attention to this palm when domestic animals are around, because parts of it are poisonous.

Many people enjoy the fact that they can choose whether to keep this plant inside or outside, because it does almost anywhere. It is drought resistant, so it is only necessary to connect it when it is dry and can thrive in full or partial sunlight. At temperatures of about 28 ° F (-2.2 ° C) or lower may damage the leavesartial palm that should not be surprising in the tropican plant. The best land for this palm is sandy and well exhausted and should be fed with plant food about twice a year for ideal growth.

This plant tends to grow up to 4 feet (1.22 m) high and its leaves tend to have the same length as its height. When planting more than one of these types of palms, it should be careful to spread them at least 6 feet (1.83 m) apart, because the leaves will soon increase large enough to easily overlap. The leaves are strong and leather, but they feel somewhat unclear when affected. The cardboard trunk is also strong and the reason why this plant can survive on small water is that the trunk over time collects moisture. This plant produces cones that contain small red seeds, which is a way to reproduce and create new plants.

Cardboard seeds are considered Dangerous when ingestion of animals or infants, even whenMost of the inner palms do not tend to produce seeds due to lack of light. The leaves are also poisonous, although it is quite difficult to remove the plant because they are so strong and large. In addition, the stems of cardboard palms are dangerous, if they are consumed, although fortunately thorns are covered that tend to discourage ingestion.