Encephalartos Species, Schmitz's Cycad

Encephalartosschmitzii

Genus
Encephalartos (en-sef-uh-LAR-tos)
Species
schmitzii (SHMITZ-ee-eye)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Deciduous
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
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
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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neutral
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negative
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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | March 2008 | neutral

rare somewhat dwarf Encephalartos from the Congo... rare because it is difficult to find and dangerous to go there... but it supposdely i...Read More

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