TROPICAL PLANT ENCYCLOPEDIA

Encephalartos natalensis, Natal Cycad, Natal Giant Cycad

Encephalartos natalensis

Natal Cycad, Natal Giant Cycad
Family: Zamiaceae
Origin: South Africa
USDA Zone: 9-11?
USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunDry conditionsModerate waterThorny or spinyPalm or palm-like plant

Encephalartos natalensis is relatively quick-growing palm-like cycad with an erect stem.

Leaflets are wide, deep, dark green and only have a spine or two at the tip. Some forms almost spineless.


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Encephalartos natalensis, Natal Cycad, Natal Giant Cycad


Link to this plant:
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