Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Origin
China, Japan
South Africa
Types
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Alexandria cycad, Encephalartos caffer, Encephalartos concinnus
Habitat
Subtropical climates
Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Scrubs
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange, Orange Red
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Medium
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K, Fertilize the first year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Aphids, Black root rot, Brown Rot, Mushroom root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
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Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Food for birds
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Bone strength, Kidney Stones, osteoporosis, Stomach Cancer, Vitamin C
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS unshiu
ENCEPHALARTOS altensteinii
Common Name
Satsuma, unshu mikan, cold hardy mandarin
Bread Tree, Prickly Cycad
In Hindi
satsuma
Bread Tree
In German
satsuma
Brotbaum
In French
satsuma
Bread Arbre
In Spanish
satsuma
Árbol del pan
In Greek
satsuma
ψωμί Δέντρο
In Portuguese
satsuma
Árvore de pão
In Polish
Satsuma
chleb Drzewo
In Latin
Satsuma
panis ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Sapindales
Cycadales
Family
Rutaceae
Cycadaceae
Genus
Citrus
Encephalartos
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Satsuma and Bread Tree
Season and care of Satsuma and Bread Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Satsuma and Bread Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Satsuma season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bread Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Satsuma is Loam, Sand and for Bread Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Satsuma is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bread Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Satsuma and Bread Tree Physical Information
Satsuma and Bread Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Satsuma height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Bread Tree height is 290.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Satsuma and Bread Tree are as follows:
Care of Satsuma and Bread Tree
Care of Satsuma and Bread Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Satsuma pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bread Tree pruning is done Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Satsuma needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bread Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.