Zamia Outdoor

Buy the Zamia Plant (Zamia furfuracea) in Dubai & UAE — a striking, architectural cycad known as the Cardboard Palm, with a low rosette of stiff, leathery, fern-like leaves. Discover more in our outdoor plants collection, or browse the full outdoor plants range.

Why Grow Zamia in the UAE

The Cardboard Palm is exceptionally well suited to the UAE climate, thriving in heat and sandy soils while needing very little water. Its bold, symmetrical form adds a sculptural, tropical accent to gardens, rockeries, and large containers, and it stays attractive year-round with minimal care.

Key Benefits

• Bold, architectural rosette of tough, leathery foliage.
• Excellent heat and drought tolerance for low-water gardens.
• Thrives in sandy soils and full sun.
• Slow-growing and very low-maintenance.
• Great as a feature plant in beds, rockeries, or large pots.

Care Tips for the UAE

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade.
• Watering: Low water needs; allow soil to dry between waterings and avoid overwatering.
• Soil: Sandy, very free-draining soil; never waterlogged.
• Feeding: Light feeding once or twice a year is sufficient.
• Maintenance: Remove old or damaged fronds occasionally to keep it tidy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Cardboard Palm a true palm? No, despite the name it is a cycad, an ancient group of plants distinct from true palms.

How much water does it need? Very little once established; it is highly drought-tolerant and prone to rot if overwatered.

Is it slow-growing? Yes, it grows slowly and keeps a compact, neat form, making it easy to maintain.

Do you deliver across the UAE? Yes, Souq Garden delivers across the UAE with free delivery on orders over AED 200.