Encephalartos altensteinii
PRICKLY CYCAD, BREAD TREE
Zamiaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen cycad

Hardiness zones: 10-11

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
7m
Plant habit
 
7m

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Flowers: n/a

Ornamental Fruit: cone
 
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Encephalartos altensteinii
PRICKLY CYCAD, BREAD TREE
Zamiaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen cycad

Hardiness zones: 10-11

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
7m
Plant habit
 
7m

FEATURES

Flowers: n/a

Ornamental Fruit: cone


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean, oriental, formal, contemporary, dry style & coastal designs

Uses: accents, pleach

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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