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Zamia imperialis

A rare, large-leaved cycad from the humid foothill forests of Coclé, Panama, with leaves up to 2.5 m and prickly petioles. It grows in humus-rich loam under forest canopy, cones more readily in light gaps, and wants steady warmth and humidity year round.

At home, aim for
Day Warm-growingTargets 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

Humus-rich loam in open upland forest and muddy secondary growth; most plants grow in shade, while those in tree-fall gaps cone more often.

Wild records at 55–667 m (median 500 m), Caribbean-slope foothills of central Panama.

Panamá

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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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