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Palma de la Virgen
Scientific Name: Dioon edule Lindl.
Family: Zamiaceae

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Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: 11-13,17,19-24 USDA: 9b-12 Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 23°F (-5°C) Heat Tolerance: Light shade in the hot desert Sun Exposure: Sun or light shade Origin: Mexico Growth Habits: Very slow growing up to 3 to 12 feet tall (0.9-3.6 m), 4 feet spread (1.2 m) thick trunk Watering Needs: Moderate to abundant water Propagation: Seeds or offsets

Cultural Practices:
Difficult to transplant