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I have noticed that some species consistently display a greater proportion of coralloid roots than other species. Macrozamia communis, for example. ...

Macrozamia communis root system from Jurassic Plants Nursery of Canada.

I think he means Dioon edule var. Queretaro. Emergent leaves are an intense blue-grey. A very beautiful Dioon.

Steve, where did you get your Bowenia "Tinaroo" seeds? I haven't been able to find any Bowenia seeds for years.

Hi, BarbDon't worry, you did not mix up the tags. As Steve says, zamias can look similar when just starting out and the species characteristics will...

Kansas, I believe a phytosanitary certificate would be required for me to send it, and I don't know what you would require to receive it. So far I ha...

Thank you, Barb and Wes, for your kind words. I should note, relative to the last comment about the white wall, that D. spinulosum prefers shade or ...

I have tried lots of different mixes but am going back to my original recipe which seemed to work the best:3 shovels friable loam2 shovels coarse sand...

What mix do you use now, and how did your amendments work out?

That is a stunning collection, Josef. Do you over-winter them in that greenhouse shown on the right? Can you give us a list of the species shown? -...

Nice shot! What do you use to heat your greenhouse, KNN? Your plants seem to love it, and in zone 5 it must be a challenge.

Oops, sorry, Steve. Just read your thread under "Cold-hardy Coonties," and you have already answered all my questions there. Keep us posted, though...

Hi, SteveDid you have them in pots or in the ground? Can you keep us posted on their survival? I have never heard of any cycad surviving those types...

Hi, Steve.I just bought some Zamia floridana seeds also. How cold did it get during your last winter? I'll be interested to know if your plants surv...