Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Types
Alexandria cycad, Encephalartos caffer, Encephalartos concinnus
Beaumont, Maroochy
Habitat
Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Scrubs
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 9, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green, Copper
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, fungus, Mites, Scale, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
-
breathing problems, cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Mouth itching, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ENCEPHALARTOS altensteinii
MACADAMIA 'Beaumont'
Common Name
Bread Tree, Prickly Cycad
Macadamia
In Hindi
Bread Tree
Macadamia
In German
Brotbaum
Macadamia
In French
Bread Arbre
Macadamia
In Spanish
Árbol del pan
Macadamia
In Greek
ψωμί Δέντρο
Macadamia
In Portuguese
Árvore de pão
Macadamia
In Polish
chleb Drzewo
Macadamia
In Latin
panis ligno
Macadamia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cycadales
Proteales
Family
Cycadaceae
Proteaceae
Genus
Encephalartos
Macadamia
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Bread Tree and Macadamia
Season and care of Bread Tree and Macadamia is important to know. While considering everything about Bread Tree and Macadamia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bread Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Macadamia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bread Tree is Loam, Sand and for Macadamia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bread Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Macadamia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bread Tree and Macadamia Physical Information
Bread Tree and Macadamia physical information is very important for comparison. Bread Tree height is 290.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Macadamia height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Bread Tree and Macadamia are as follows:
Care of Bread Tree and Macadamia
Care of Bread Tree and Macadamia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bread Tree pruning is done Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Macadamia pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bread Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Macadamia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.