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Macrozamia cardiacensis

A vulnerable cycad endemic to a small area of the Burnett district of south-east Queensland, growing on hills at about 400–640 m. It is a drought-tolerant plant of open eucalypt woodland that needs sun, sharp drainage and a dry, cool winter.

At home, aim for
Day Cool-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Ordinary room humidityBand in Plantistry
Light Bright, filtered lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
Expects a seasonal restGrows in the ground

Where it grows wild

Grows in open eucalypt forest and woodland on hillsides; habitat detail is generalised from related Queensland Macrozamia as published information is thin.

Records span 390–640 m, median 580 m.

Queensland

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