Chestnut Dioon and Virgin's Palm

Chestnut Dioon, Virgin's Palm
Dioon edule

Cycadaceae

Stocky plant with pinnate leaves up to 6 ft long; stiff; leaves with a toothed tip and sharp points. Allow the soil to dry between waterings; leaves appear as stiff as plastic; propagated by their seeds.

Plant Form or Habit: curved

Plant Use: medium foliage pot plant

Exposure: medium

Flower Color: not important

Blooming Period:

Height: 6 feet

Width: 3 feet

Foliage Texture: coarse

Heat Tolerance: high

Water Requirements: low