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Encephalartos latifrons

 
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Family: Zamiaceae
Genus: Encephalartos (en-sef-uh-LAR-tos) (Info)
Species: latifrons (LAT-ih-fronz) (Info)

2 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Cycads

Height:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Spacing:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 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:
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Time:
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Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
This plant may be considered a protected species; check before digging or gathering seeds

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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Gardeners' Notes:

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Positive palmbob On Feb 2, 2004, palmbob from Tarzana, CA (Zone 9b) wrote:

A beautiful cycad, but very rare and expensive... nearly extinct in the wild. This plant has very closely spaced deep green leaflets with 3 spines per leaf (looks like arenarius but leaflets are a bit greener and more closely spaced). Makes a gorgeous specimen plant in about 30 years (very slow grower) if you can find it or afford it. Yikes!

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Mission Viejo, California
Yorba Linda, California



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