Ceratozamia becerrae
An endangered cycad known from two populations on karst limestone in lowland rainforest of Chiapas and Tabasco, Mexico. Grow it warm and humid in shade, in a free-draining lime-friendly mix.
At home, aim for
Day
Warm-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night
Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity
Humid airBand in Plantistry
Light
ShadeDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
No rest periodGrows in the ground
Where it grows wild
Understory of lowland tropical rainforest on karst limestone outcrops.
Recorded at 35–520 m, median 400 m (25 records).
ChiapasTabasco
🔒 Growing it like that
The wild conditions above, turned into targets for a shelf, a tent or a greenhouse. The full profile has:
✓ Day and night temperature targets, and the limits it tolerates
✓ Humidity band, and how to hold it
✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light
✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it
✓ Substrate and airflow
✓ A step-by-step setup to grow it like the wild
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