Encephalartos Species, Gorongowe Cycad, Manica Cycad, Rhodesian Cycad

Encephalartosmanikensis

Genus
Encephalartos (en-sef-uh-LAR-tos)
Species
manikensis (man-eek-EN-sis)
Synonym
Encephalartos gratus var. manikensis
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Textured
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
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
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
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:

Brentwood, California

Fort Myers, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
0
negative
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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | March 2004 | positive

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