Zamia floridana Coontie: FPS-617/FP617, 5/2007

Abstract

This publication provides a comprehensive overview of the coontie plant, a native Florida species also known as Zamia pumila. The document details the plant’s characteristics, including its feather-like, leathery foliage that emerges from a large underground storage root. Coontie is valued for its tropical landscape effect and is suitable for use as a specimen or container planting. It thrives in a variety of soils, requires minimal watering once established, and has high drought tolerance. The publication also covers the plant’s growth habits, pest resistance, and management practices, emphasizing its ornamental features and potential uses in landscaping. First published Oct. 1999.