Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Tender Perennial
Origin
South Africa
South America
Types
Not available
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
Upland savannas
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Not Available
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange, Orange Red
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Light Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Cycad weevils, Root Pathogen
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available, pollinators
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Not Available
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Pine
Fruits
Other Uses
Traditional medicine
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Encephalartos lebomboensis
ANANAS
Common Name
Lebombo Cycad
Pineapple
In Hindi
Lebombo Cycad
अनानास
In German
Lebombo Palmfarn
Ananas
In French
Lebombo Cycad
Ananas
In Spanish
Lebombo cícadas
Piña
In Greek
Lebombo Cycad
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
Lebombo Cycad
Abacaxi
In Polish
Lebombo Cycad
Ananas
In Latin
Lebombo Cycad
Pineapple
Phylum
Cycadophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Cycadopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Cycadales
Bromeliales
Family
Cycadaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Encephalartos
Ananas
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Bromelioideae
Properties of Lebombo Cycad and Pineapple
Wondering what are the properties of Lebombo Cycad and Pineapple? We provide you with everything About Lebombo Cycad and Pineapple. Lebombo Cycad has thorns and Pineapple doesn't have thorns. Also Lebombo Cycad does not have fragrant flowers. Lebombo Cycad has allergic reactions like Not Available and Pineapple 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 Pineapple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lebombo Cycad and Pineapple
Season and care of Lebombo Cycad and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Lebombo Cycad and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lebombo Cycad season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lebombo Cycad is Loam, Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Lebombo Cycad is Acidic, Neutral and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Lebombo Cycad and Pineapple Physical Information
Lebombo Cycad and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Lebombo Cycad height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Lebombo Cycad and Pineapple are as follows:
Lebombo Cycad flower color: Not Available
Lebombo Cycad leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Lebombo Cycad and Pineapple
Care of Lebombo Cycad and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lebombo Cycad pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lebombo Cycad needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.