How to tend a Encephalartos arenarius

Watering

Likes wet environments, keep soil moist, water every 1-2 days in summer, once 3-5 days in autumn and winter

Sunlight

Likes light, avoid strong light

Soil

Peat mixed with coarse sand soil or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply once every 10-15 days in spring and summer

Pruning

Remove dead and yellowish leaves timely

About this plant

Origin
Africa
Category
Cycadaceae, Encephalartos
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height ≥ 20 cm
Blooming period
Foliage plants, rarely flowers, orange yellow or light yellow flowers
Flower colors
Leaf color green
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