Dioon edule
About Dioon edule
Dioon edule is a relatively rare houseplant 🌿 that is easy to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Dioon edule belongs to the Dioon genus, and is native to Mexico.
Taxonomy
Dioon edule
Dioon
Zamiaceae
Cycadales
How to care for Dioon edule
Water
How often to water your Dioon edule
every 9
Dioon edule needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
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Finding light for None in your home
a window
Dioon edule love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Dioon edule does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Dioon edule in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Dioon edule
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Dioon edule after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
Dioon edule is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
Dioon edule prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Dioon edule requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Growth Pattern
Dioon edule grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Dioon edule can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Dioon edule
Dioon edule
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
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