Encephalartos Species, Dwarf Cycad

Encephalartoshumilis

Genus
Encephalartos (en-sef-uh-LAR-tos)
Species
humilis (HEW-mil-is)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
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)
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Cycads
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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C
Venice, FL (Zone 10a) | March 2010 | positive

A great looking plant, but this will not grow well in hot humid climates. If you live in Florida this is the last Encephalartos I would recommend.

P
Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | March 2008 | positive

Nice looking and somewhat low-growing cycad with blue-green leaves with upright, narrow and simple leaflets. This plant looks a LOT like...Read More

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