Ceratozamia hildae, also known as the "Bamboo Cycad" is native to Mexico, in the states of San Luis Potosi, and Queretaro, where it grows in deciduous cloud forests, at altitudes of 3000-4500 feet above sea level. So, despite its subtropical/tropical latitude, it is very cold-tolerant, down to at least 15 degrees Fahrenheit. This unique Ceratozamia is the only cycad with clustered leaflets. These form bow-tie-shapes on lime-green leaves. Its trunk creates multiple offsets, resulting in a clumping habit. Although it is nearly extinct in its native habitat, due to pressure from plant collectors, it has been propagated and grown so successfully that it is now becoming well-established in nurseries and gardens throughout the USA. C. hildae prefers partial shade. It is a medium-sized cycad, with a trunk growing to easily 1-1.5 feet tall, and leaves to about 5-6 feet long. C. hildae prefers a warm, moist and sheltered location with good drainage. It can reach coning size in about 5 years from seed. Due to its habitat in limestone outcrops, it is felt that the plant may benefit from a slightly alkaline soil. |
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| Ceratozamia hildae Plants 1 Inch Caudex Size Plants | | Ceratozamia hildae Plants 1.5 Inch Caudex Size Plants |
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| Ceratozamia hildae Plants 3.5 Inch Caudex Size Plants | | Ceratozamia hildae Plants 3.75 Inch Caudex Size Plants |
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| Ceratozamia hildae Plants 4 Inch Caudex Size Plants | | Ceratozamia hildae Plants 4.25 Inch Caudex Size Plants |
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| Ceratozamia hildae Seedlings | | Ceratozamia hildae Seeds |
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