Encephalartos Species, Poor Man's Cycad

Encephalartosvillosus

Genus
Encephalartos (en-sef-uh-LAR-tos)
Species
villosus (vil-OH-sus)
Synonym
Encephalartos striatus
Encephalartos villosus f. intermedius
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 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)
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
N/A
Other Details
Category
Cycads
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

San Marino, California

Thousand Oaks, California

Ventura, California

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neutral
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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | January 2004 | positive

ONe of the more commonly available and faster growing Encephalartos. This is a good plant for more shady gardens- leaves tend to burn in...Read More

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