Encephalartos horridus
FEROCIOUS BLUE CYCAD
Zamiaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen cycad

Hardiness zones: 9b-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
1.5m
Plant habit
 
2m

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Origins: Southern Africa

Other Botanical Names: Zamia horrida, Zamia aurea, Zamia tricuspidata, Encephalartos aquifolia, Encephalartos brownei, Encephalartos caffer var. longifolia, Encephalartos lanuginosus var. katzeri, Encephalartos lepeschkinei, Encephalartos macrophyllus, Zamia gleina, Zamia

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Encephalartos horridus
FEROCIOUS BLUE CYCAD
Zamiaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen cycad

Hardiness zones: 9b-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
1.5m
Plant habit
 
2m

FEATURES

Flowers: n/a

Ornamental Fruit: cone

Bark & Stems: spiny leaves


DESIGN

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

Uses: accents, barrier, pot

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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