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See \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents-architectural-plants\"\u003earchitectural succulents\u003c\/a\u003e for the wider sculptural range and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/accreditations\"\u003eour accreditations\u003c\/a\u003e for the certification framework behind cross border movement.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"zamia-furfuracea-cardboard-plant","title":"Zamia furfuracea - Cardboard Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eZamia furfuracea\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly known as the Cardboard Plant, is a hardy and low-maintenance cycad native to Mexico. Its thick, stiff, and slightly fuzzy leaflets form a rosette atop a short, stocky trunk, giving it a unique and textured appearance. 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