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Macrozamia viridis

An endangered cycad known only from the Wyberba and Girraween area on the Granite Belt of southern Queensland, at about 700–960 m. It grows in sandy soil over granite in eucalypt woodland, with hot summers and frosty, dry winters. In cultivation it wants bright light, very free drainage and a cool, dry 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

Sandy, granitic soils in moderately wet eucalypt woodland, under a thin, open canopy.

Records are at 700–960 m, median 830 m.

QueenslandAustralia

🔒 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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