Lepidozamia peroffskyanaScientific Name: Lepidozamia peroffskyana |
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LocationRestricted to south-eastern Queensland and north-eastern New South Wales, this cycad occurs on protected slopes and gullies as well as in rainforests, from sea level to about 1000 m. You’ll find them on display in Bed 1 in the Connections Garden. |
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It is a highly ornamental species, commonly grown in subtropical and temperate regions both in Australia and overseas. It prefers a sheltered position, particularly in humus-rich, loamy soils, responds to mulch and regular applications of fertilisers and can tolerate light to moderately heavy frosts. While young it is an excellent container plant which can be brought indoors.
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