CYCADS OF SOUTH AFRICA

• Critically endangered.

CULTIVATION:

• Does well with regular watering and good drainage, but can survive in drought.
• Semi shade to full sun.
• Tolerant of light frost.

PROPAGATION:

• Grows relatively fast and is easily propagated from seed. Rarely produces any suckers.

• KwaZulu Natal in the Tugela Ferry District. Often found in open, rocky areas and on cliffs.

STEM:

• Subterranean stem with a length of up to 30 cm – 35 cm and a diameter of 20 cm – 30 cm.

• Encephalartos cerinus pushing new leaves.

• Cones are also covered with a waxy outer layer and are initially blue-green, becoming yellowish at maturity.