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