Macrozamia communis garden specimen

[happypalms]

A true Australian beauty this macrozamia communis easy to grow and propagate cold tolerant they from an area near Taree nsw a little bit rare but obtainable a real winner in any situation

[Tracy]

4 hours ago, happypalms said:

macrozamia communis easy to grow and propagate cold tolerant they from an area near Taree nsw a little bit rare but obtainable a

They are one of the more available species from the genus here in the States.  Mine just pushed out some new leaves when my gardeners decided it was time to trim lower leaves on some of the cycads at my rental property.  The unnecessary trimming of the Macrozamia communis along with some Encephalartos and Cycas created a walk through opportunity to remind them how I want the plants maintained.  Most importantly, only dead leaves on Cycads can be removed without contacting me first to discuss why they should be trimmed.  This still small M communis I got about 14 or 15 years ago as a 2 leafer in a 3"x9" pot.  I agree, pretty easy to grow, only problems I have experienced with my two are with small Mealybugs (Pseudococcidae) getting down where the new leaves push out.  I typically hose them out with high pressure water stream when this occurs.  Other than being susceptible to the Mealybugs, they are pretty trouble free.  At least as long as you don't walk into the sharp leaflet tips!

[tropicbreeze]

It's surprising they're not grown more in gardens. But I don't ever recall seeing them sold in nurseries. They're native to south eastern NSW down to near the Victorian border. Very common in the southern part of its range. Lots of people seem to think they're ferns, as often happens with a lot of cycads.