Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South Africa
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Encephalartos lebomboensis
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Upland savannas
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange, Orange Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Cycad weevils, Root Pathogen
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
pollinators
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Pine
Seeds
Other Uses
Traditional medicine
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Encephalartos lebomboensis
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Lebombo Cycad
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Lebombo Cycad
Red Buckeye
In German
Lebombo Palmfarn
Red Buckeye
In French
Lebombo Cycad
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Lebombo cícadas
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Lebombo Cycad
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Lebombo Cycad
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Lebombo Cycad
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Lebombo Cycad
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Cycadophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Cycadopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cycadales
Sapindales
Family
Cycadaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Genus
Encephalartos
Aesculus
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Lebombo Cycad and Red Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Lebombo Cycad and Red Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Lebombo Cycad and Red Buckeye. Lebombo Cycad has thorns and Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Lebombo Cycad does not have fragrant flowers. Lebombo Cycad has allergic reactions like and Red Buckeye has allergic reactions like . 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 Red Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lebombo Cycad and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Lebombo Cycad and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Lebombo Cycad and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lebombo Cycad season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lebombo Cycad is Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Lebombo Cycad is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Lebombo Cycad and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Lebombo Cycad and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Lebombo Cycad height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Lebombo Cycad and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Lebombo Cycad flower color:
Lebombo Cycad leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lebombo Cycad and Red Buckeye
Care of Lebombo Cycad and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lebombo Cycad pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Lebombo Cycad needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.