Encephalartos gratus (Malawi Cycad)

Encephalartos gratus (Malawi Cycad) red fruit with lush green leaves on the central plant.
Encephalartos gratus (Malawi Cycad) with red fruit nestled deep within the dense green foliage.

Botanical name: Encephalartos gratus

Common names: Malawi Cycad, Mulanje Cycad

Family: Zamiaceae

Origin: East Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryOrnamental foliage

Similar plants: Encephalartos gratus (Malawi Cycad)


Image gallery: 5 images
Encephalartos gratus (Malawi Cycad) orange cone close up nestled among dark green stiff leaves
Encephalartos gratus (Malawi Cycad) dark green plant with a central cone, standing tall.
Encephalartos gratus (Malawi Cycad) red fruit close up, surrounded by jagged green foliage leaves
Encephalartos gratus (Malawi Cycad) with deep green leaves and a central red fruit cluster.
Encephalartos gratus (Malawi Cycad) dark green plant with long spiky leaves radiating from center.


Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/encephalartos_gratus.htm
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