Dioon — 5 species
Botanical species in the genus Dioon recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Dioon angustifolium
Dioon angustifolium
Family: Zamiaceae
Cultivation
Dioon angustifolium is found in the subtropical climate of northeastern Mexico, where it is found at elevations up to 1,500 metres. Annual rainfall averages 1,000 - 1,500mm, falling mainly in the summer. Dioon species are often frost tolerant to several degrees below freezing, but lower temperatures will cause foliar damage or complete defoliation.
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Dioon edule
Dioon edule
Family: Zamiaceae
Cultivation
Dioon edule is a plant of mainly subtropical areas, it can also be grown in the warm temperate zone. Plants can tolerate occasional frosts with temperatures down to -5°c. Dioon species are often frost tolerant to several degrees below freezing, but lower temperatures will cause foliar damage or complete defoliation.
Full cultivation guide →Dioon mejiae
Dioon mejiae
Family: Zamiaceae
Cultivation
Dioon mejiae grows in a subtropical climate in Honduras in an area where the rain falls mainly in the summer. In cultivation it can also succeed in the tropics and in warm temperate areas with almost frost-free winters Dioon species are often frost tolerant to several degrees below freezing, but lower temperatures will cause foliar damage or complete defoliation. High temperatures and full sun do not usually cause damage, even to forest-dwelling species.
Full cultivation guide →Dioon sonorense
Dioon sonorense
Family: Zamiaceae
Cultivation
Dioon sonorense is native to the arid and semi-arid regions of northwest Mexico, growing in a region where the mean annual rainfall is around 250 - 500mm, falling mainly in the summer. In cultivation it is known to withstand several degrees of frost without damage. Most species of Dioon are easily cultivated and grow with minimal care.
Full cultivation guide →Dioon spinulosum
Dioon spinulosum
Family: Zamiaceae
Cultivation
Dioon spinulosum is native to the tropical climate of southern Mexico. Annual rainfall averages more than 2,000 mm, falling mainly in the summer. Summers are hot and humid with frequent rains, whilst winters are warm and generally dry.
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