How to prune blunt-leaf zamia

Any time of year as dead fronds appear. Use clean, sharp secateurs or loppers to cut dead frond stalks at the base. Avoid damaging the stem. Dispose of all plant material, as cycad seeds and tissues can be toxic.

Rarely — only when fronds are fully dead or damaged. Blunt-leaf Zamia (Zamia amblyphyllidia) requires minimal pruning. Like most Zamia species, it stores energy in its underground or partially buried stem, making removal of healthy fronds harmful. Only remove fronds that have fully yellowed and died, cutting cleanly at the base. This is a slow-growing cycad — tidy when necessary, not on a schedule.

Use clean, sharp secateurs or loppers to cut dead frond stalks at the base. Avoid damaging the stem. Dispose of all plant material, as cycad seeds and tissues can be toxic.