Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Palm or Cycad
Origin
South Africa
Southeastern Asia, China, Melanesia
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
Upland savannas
Rainforest, Swamps, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
8-14
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange, Orange Red
Purple, Indigo
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Light Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Cycad weevils, Root Pathogen
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available, pollinators
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Pine
Buds, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Traditional medicine
Grown for shade, Used to make baskets, brooms, hats, Useful for shade, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Encephalartos lebomboensis
LIVISTONA saribus
Common Name
Lebombo Cycad
Serdang, Taraw Palm
In Hindi
Lebombo Cycad
taraw palm
In German
Lebombo Palmfarn
Taraw palme
In French
Lebombo Cycad
Taraw palm
In Spanish
Lebombo cícadas
Taraw palma
In Greek
Lebombo Cycad
taraw παλάμη
In Portuguese
Lebombo Cycad
Taraw palma
In Polish
Lebombo Cycad
Taraw palmowy
In Latin
Lebombo Cycad
taraw palmarum
Phylum
Cycadophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Cycadopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cycadaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Encephalartos
Livistona
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Corypheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Coryphoideae
Properties of Lebombo Cycad and Serdang
Wondering what are the properties of Lebombo Cycad and Serdang? We provide you with everything About Lebombo Cycad and Serdang. Lebombo Cycad has thorns and Serdang doesn't have thorns. Also Lebombo Cycad does not have fragrant flowers. Lebombo Cycad has allergic reactions like Not Available and Serdang 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 Serdang and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lebombo Cycad and Serdang
Season and care of Lebombo Cycad and Serdang is important to know. While considering everything about Lebombo Cycad and Serdang Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lebombo Cycad season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Serdang season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lebombo Cycad is Loam, Sand and for Serdang is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lebombo Cycad is Acidic, Neutral and for Serdang is Acidic, Neutral.
Lebombo Cycad and Serdang Physical Information
Lebombo Cycad and Serdang physical information is very important for comparison. Lebombo Cycad height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Serdang height is 122.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Lebombo Cycad and Serdang are as follows:
Lebombo Cycad flower color: Not Available
Lebombo Cycad leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Serdang flower color: Yellow
- Serdang leaf color: Green
Care of Lebombo Cycad and Serdang
Care of Lebombo Cycad and Serdang include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lebombo Cycad pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Serdang pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lebombo Cycad needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Serdang needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.