This cycad has an semi-underground branched trunk with spreading foliage and forms a small clump. It has mid green divided leaves with leathery textured lanced-shaped leaflets and the male and female flowers appear on different plants during summer.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Zamia pumila is naturally found from Central Cuba to the Dominica Republic growing on the coast and inland in a variety of habitats. It prefers a open semi-shaded to sunny position and grows in well drained organic rich sandy soil and is salt spray and drought tolerant but frost tender.  

Coontie is grown for is foliage and clumping habit. It is planted in parks and gardens along front borders or used in a rockery as a specimen. It is also planted around a water feature for a tropical effect or grown in tubs and planter boxes. It is suitable for coastal and inland regions and establishes in 3-5 years and is long lived. ID 2654

Zamia (ZAYM-ee-a / ZAHM-ee-a) pumila (POO-mil-uh)

Note:
This plant is often confused with Zamia integrifolia, a native species to Florida which has smaller leaves.

Zamiaceae (ZAH-mee-AY-see-ee)
Zamias, Cycads Family