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Ceratozamia decumbens

A cycad with a reclining, decumbent stem from central Veracruz, Mexico, described in 2009 and listed on CITES Appendix I. It grows at about 720–750 m in seasonally wet forest. Give it warm, humid shade, a drier winter and a very free-draining 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

Generalised from central Veracruz Ceratozamia: the understory of tropical to submontane forest on steep, often limestone slopes. The reclining stems suit sloping ground.

Recorded at 720–754 m (4 records).

Mexico (Veracruz)

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✓ 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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