Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Palm or Cycad
Origin
California
South Africa
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
Upland savannas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
9-13
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Yellow, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Pruning
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Cycad weevils, Root Pathogen
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Not Available, pollinators
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Bark, Pine
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Traditional medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
Encephalartos lebomboensis
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Lebombo Cycad
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
Lebombo Cycad
In German
Matilija Poppy
Lebombo Palmfarn
In French
Matilija Poppy
Lebombo Cycad
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
Lebombo cícadas
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
Lebombo Cycad
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
Lebombo Cycad
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
Lebombo Cycad
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
Lebombo Cycad
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Cycadophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Cycadopsida
Order
Papaverales
Cycadales
Family
Papaveraceae
Cycadaceae
Genus
Romneya
Encephalartos
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Not Available
Properties of Matilija Poppy and Lebombo Cycad
Wondering what are the properties of Matilija Poppy and Lebombo Cycad? We provide you with everything About Matilija Poppy and Lebombo Cycad. Matilija Poppy has thorns and Lebombo Cycad doesn't have thorns. Also Matilija Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Lebombo Cycad has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Matilija Poppy and Lebombo Cycad and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Lebombo Cycad
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Lebombo Cycad is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Lebombo Cycad Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Lebombo Cycad season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Lebombo Cycad is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Lebombo Cycad is Acidic, Neutral.
Matilija Poppy and Lebombo Cycad Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Lebombo Cycad physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Lebombo Cycad height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Lebombo Cycad are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Lebombo Cycad flower color: Not Available
- Lebombo Cycad leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Matilija Poppy and Lebombo Cycad
Care of Matilija Poppy and Lebombo Cycad include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Lebombo Cycad pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lebombo Cycad needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.