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| Category: Cycad |
| Family: Cycadaceae (Cycads) |
| Origin: Mexico (North America) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Bloomtime: Not Significant |
| Height: 3-4 feet |
| Width: 2-3 feet |
| Exposure: Light Shade/Part Sun |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F |
| May be Poisonous (More Info): Yes |
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Ceratozamia hildae (Bamboo Cycad) - A unique fast growing cycad with interesting pairs of lime-green-colored leaflets arranged in an opposite, yet often asymmetrical, arrangement with another pair along the many upright 3 to 4 foot tall petioles. This forest plant from the states of Veracruz and San Luis Potosí, Mexico in habitat is often solitary but in cultivation can form a clump that eventually forms a solid bush-like plant. Plant in light shade to part day sun and irrigate regularly. Hardy to around 20 ° F. The specific epithet honors Hilda Guerra, the daughter of Luciano E. Guerra of Mission, Texas, who was responsible for the first commercial importation of this cycad from Mexico in 1960. The common name Bamboo Cycad is in reference to this plants perceived resemblance to bamboo with clumps of upright leaves bearing fasciculated leaflets. On a trip to Mexico with cycad expert Jeff Chemnick I was fortunate to see this interesting plant growing in habitat near the town of Aquismón in San Luis Potosí. Our plants in the nursery from seed purchased from SeedCo.
The information on this page is based on research conducted about this plant in the San Marcos Growers library, from online sources, and from observations made of the crops growing in our nursery, plants in the nursery's garden and those in other gardens where we may have observed it. We also have incorporated comments received from others and welcome getting feedback from those who may have additional information, particularly if this information includes cultural information that would aid others in growing Ceratozamia hildae. |
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