Cardboard Palm ‘Zamia furfuracea’ Houseplant Seeds - Tropical Indoor House Plant - 5 Fresh Rare Seeds Easy to Grow The Cardboard palm is in fact not a palm, it’s a Cycad. Cycads, which have been around since the dinosaurs, form cones at the center of the plant. The cardboard palm plant is native to Mexico & has tropical tendencies in its preferred temperature & light levels. Plant seeds in a well-draining potting soil such as a cactus mix, using small pots or trays. Plant around 1cm deep & cover with soil. Water well & propagate or cover with plastic wrap to give them the humidity of a greenhouse. Keep moist but not wet. Germination can be erratic but once they start to sprout, take off cover. Expect anywhere from 1 month to a year for them to germinate. Cardboard Palm