Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Tender Perennial
Origin
South Africa
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Upland savannas
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Light Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Cycad weevils, Root Pathogen
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available, pollinators
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Pine
Whole plant
Other Uses
Traditional medicine
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Encephalartos lebomboensis
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Lebombo Cycad
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
Lebombo Cycad
Aaron Caladium
In German
Lebombo Palmfarn
Aaron Caladium
In French
Lebombo Cycad
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Lebombo cícadas
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Lebombo Cycad
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Lebombo Cycad
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Lebombo Cycad
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Lebombo Cycad
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Cycadophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Cycadopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cycadales
Alismatales
Family
Cycadaceae
Araceae
Genus
Encephalartos
Caladium
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Lebombo Cycad and Aaron Caladium
Wondering what are the properties of Lebombo Cycad and Aaron Caladium? We provide you with everything About Lebombo Cycad and Aaron Caladium. Lebombo Cycad has thorns and Aaron Caladium doesn't have thorns. Also Lebombo Cycad does not have fragrant flowers. Lebombo Cycad has allergic reactions like Not Available and Aaron Caladium has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Lebombo Cycad and Aaron Caladium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lebombo Cycad and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Lebombo Cycad and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Lebombo Cycad and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lebombo Cycad season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lebombo Cycad is Loam, Sand and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lebombo Cycad is Acidic, Neutral and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Lebombo Cycad and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Lebombo Cycad and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Lebombo Cycad height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Lebombo Cycad and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Lebombo Cycad flower color: Not Available
Lebombo Cycad leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Lebombo Cycad and Aaron Caladium
Care of Lebombo Cycad and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lebombo Cycad pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Aaron Caladium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Lebombo Cycad needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.