That is a very nice plant, Steve. I would recommend cutting off all of the leaves to reduce transplant stress. Try not to keep it too wet.

Good luck!

Jody

Steve, the cluster I got that was like that, I potted it up with my regular mixture, however when I did, I put a LOT of my cow manure in with the soil. I didn't water too much after planting it, but the in the Summer, I kept it VERY wet. I could see the yellow water from the cow manure in the bottom of the dish it was setting on (gross, I know). Anyways, it was one of the best growing things I had last year. It literally was flushing constantly. Before the first flush would be done, another would be starting. So my advise, use cow manure and LOTS of water this Summer.

July 6

Four months later on November 22

Holy cow, look at that caudex size! 😯

You must be thrilled it's a mature female!

With all your cycads, are you planning some hybridization? That'd be cool.

Great purchase.
Barb

Jody, Thanks for comment & advice! I trimmed it down to two fronds (might be a month before it warms up here, just wanted to leave minimal leaf area till growth starts) Lots of perlite in the mix, watered in well, and will keep on the dry side till it tells me otherwise 😀

Wes, Nice growth on yours! 8) I might have to give that a try.........

Barb, Thanks, by far the largest one I have! Odds are the other Z.floridana here will turn out to be males, now if everything stays happy, might be able to get some to set seed.
(It would be interesting to see what would hybridize with these, I've a lot to learn in the meantime 😀

Steve

Here's what the seeds look like,

Steve

Still waiting for new growth......

However, a few of the seeds are germinating !

Steve

Great germination rate...
Barb

I can breathe a sigh of relief now............... 😀

Starting to send growth up from at least two points.

A day or two later..............

Steve

Looks like it is making a full recovery, 2 more points are showing activity for a total of 5, will be looking good by the end of the summer!

One of the seedlings,

Steve

You know I didn't much care about Zamia's at first, but now, I think my Pumila is one of my favorites. And My Vazquez, I thought was for sure DEAD, but it now has about 12 new leafs from 3 heads. I REALLY like them now.

I started with Zamias in hopes of seeing cones within a few years. 😀
This heat should be moving yours along, we hit 103F yesterday, maybe a little warmer today!

Steve

I started with Zamias in hopes of seeing cones within a few years. 😀
This heat should be moving yours along, we hit 103F yesterday, maybe a little warmer today!

Steve

Dangit Steve, I wish I would have known you were looking for cones. Next time I have one, I'll bring it to you. I have had cones on my Pumila & Vazquez both in the last two years.

Congrats on yours! Do you know whether they are male/female?

Steve

I believe they all were female, but don't quote me on it.