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Macrozamia montana

A mountain cycad endemic to the northern tablelands and escarpment of New South Wales, growing under eucalypts in wet sclerophyll forest. It is slow, tolerates cool winters and light frost, and needs well-drained soil.

At home, aim for
Day Cool-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Dry airBand in Plantistry
Light Dappled lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
Expects a seasonal restGrows in the ground

Where it grows wild

Understorey of wet sclerophyll eucalypt forest on well-drained soils, in the Dorrigo and Guy Fawkes area of the escarpment.

Recorded at 170–1000 m, median 910 m.

New South Wales

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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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