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