CONSERVATION STATUS:
- Endangered.
CULTIVATION:
- Full sun.
- Regular watering.
- Frost tolerant.
PROPAGATION:
- From seed and suckers but is slow growing.
NATURAL HABITAT:
- Mpumalanga Province in the Lydenburg, Machadodorp and Nelspruit districts on steep grassy slopes between rocks in full sun.
STEM:
- One of the smallest Encephalartos species with a stem that is largely subterranean and erect.
- It suckers freely and is therefore often found in clusters.
- Stems can reach 40 cm – 50 cm in length with a diameter of 10 cm – 20 cm.
- Stem has a slightly woolly appearance.
