Voi cycad

Voi cycad Care

Encephalartos kisambo

What is the plant

Encephalartos kisambo is a species of cycad in the family Zamiaceae. It is native to Kenya and Tanzania. It is known as the Voi cycad. This species is distributed in the cloud forests of the steep mountain hills.

The ‘Voi cycad,’ Encephalartos kisambo, is a large, very attractive species and is sought after in the horticultural trade although it is not that common in cultivation because of its large size. It is a very robust species and even quite young plants can produce some good big long leaves. The most noticeable feature of this species is the unusually swollen base of the rachis with the subsequent distinctive leaf scars on the caudex typical of all the family, the plants are dioecious.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
In cultivation, give plenty of moisture to supply the plants' needs with good drainage for optimal growth. But it is eventually drought resistant.
Fertilizer
Fertilizing four times a year will ensure proper nutrition and growth. Typically, a granular fertilizer for palms with nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) that contains additional magnesium (Mg) and a complete micronutrient amendment is sufficient for cycads and will supply all the necessary nutrients.
Sunlight
It thrives and grows best in full sun or partial shade.

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Soil
Plant in a well-drained, gritty and fertile soil.
Temperature
This plant can be kept outside in the areas with the lowest winter temperatures of -3.8°C (25°F). Inside, room temperatures of around 65°F/16°C - 75°F/24°C will suffice.
Container
This plant can be grown in a container. Choose a pot with enough drainage holes.