Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Caribbean
Types
Not Available
Wild sago
Habitat
Low Elevation, Muddy habitat, Open Forest
Loamy soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-14
8-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Black
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
imparipinnate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Water regularly for 2 months
Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACOELORRHAPHE wrightii
ZAMIA pumila
Common Name
Everglades Palm, Paurotis Palm, Silver Saw Palm, Wright Palm
Coontie
In Hindi
Paurotis Palm
Coontie
In German
Paurotis Palm
Coontie
In French
Palmier des Everglades, Paurotis de Wright
coontie
In Spanish
Papta, Pimenta, Palma (Belize), Tiqui (Honduras)
coontie
In Greek
Paurotis Palm
Coontie
In Portuguese
Palmeira-paorotis
Coontie
In Polish
Paurotis Palm
Coontie
In Latin
Paurotis Palm
Coontie
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Cycadophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Cycadopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Zamiaceae
Genus
Acoelorrhaphe
Zamia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Subfamily
Coryphoideae
Zamioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Paurotis Palm and Coontie
Season and care of Paurotis Palm and Coontie is important to know. While considering everything about Paurotis Palm and Coontie Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paurotis Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coontie season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Paurotis Palm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Coontie is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Paurotis Palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Coontie is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Paurotis Palm and Coontie Physical Information
Paurotis Palm and Coontie physical information is very important for comparison. Paurotis Palm height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Coontie height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Paurotis Palm and Coontie are as follows:
Paurotis Palm flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Paurotis Palm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Coontie flower color: Not Available
- Coontie leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Paurotis Palm and Coontie
Care of Paurotis Palm and Coontie include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paurotis Palm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Coontie pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Paurotis Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coontie needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.