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Zamia lindosensis

A rare cycad with an underground stem, known only from the Serranía de la Lindosa in Guaviare, Colombia. It grows in open sandy spots among sandstone rock formations next to rainforest. The habitat is hot and humid all year with a short, drier spell around January and February.

At home, aim for
Day Warm-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Ordinary room humidityBand in Plantistry
Light Full sunDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
No rest periodGrows in the ground

Where it grows wild

Grows in open areas among rock outcrops at the edge of lowland tropical rainforest, rooted in sandy soils. Its buried stem survives fire and clearing, and it grows well in full sun.

Wild records come from 290–490 m, median 320 m.

Colombia

🔒 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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