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Ceratozamia brevifrons

A Mexican cycad from mid-elevation forest in the Gulf slope of central Veracruz, with a short trunk and arching, spiny-stalked leaves. It is listed on CITES Appendix I. Grow it like other montane Ceratozamia: dappled light, mild temperatures, humid air and a gritty, well-drained mix.

At home, aim for
Day IntermediateTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Ordinary room humidityBand in Plantistry
Light Dappled lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
Expects a seasonal restGrows in the ground

Where it grows wild

Montane oak and cloud forest on slopes of the Gulf-facing sierras, usually in the understorey or at gaps, often on rocky ground. Species-specific detail was not available in the sources read; this follows related Ceratozamia of the region.

Recorded from about 630 to 1,730 m, median about 1,240 m.

VeracruzMexico Gulf

🔒 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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Profiles are drafts built from measured range and climate and from published sources; each section carries its own confidence in the app.