Family: Zamiaceae
Genus: Encephalartos (en-sef-uh-LAR-tos) (Info)
Species: longifolius (lon-jee-FOH-lee-us) (Info)
Category:
Cycads
Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing:
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Danger:
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color:
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time:
Unknown - Tell us
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Blue-Green
Leathery-Textured
Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
This plant is resistant to deer
Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us
Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us
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