Zamia nesophila sparingly Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico

Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico

Growth is mostly upright in a vase shape

This Jim Irvin hybrid is a cultivar of Cryptanthus ‘Cloudcover’ x ‘Silver Star’ having 14+ linear-lanceolate leaves forming a medium-large plant 24″ in diameter with an oval shape

very fragrant blue flowers

Tall tubular plants to over 24 inches are red with whitish or cream spots and silver banding

Zamia nesophila sparingly Virgin Islands and Puerto RicoA rare, new and spectacular insular species from the Bastimentos Islands off Bocas del Toro, Panama. This is in the wet, rainforest area of northern Panama that is also rich in epiphytes. Said to be found in the proximity of beaches and salt water, it reportedly can tolerate sun but prefers open shade, Does best in sandy soils. This species forms a trunk and has very long leaves, to nearly eight feet when mature, with very large, broad, plicate