Encephalartos natalensis (Natal Cycad)

Encephalartos natalensis (Natal Cycad) cone, brown fruit, close up, textured surface, spiky green leaves background.
Encephalartos natalensis (Natal Cycad) cone with a coarse brown exterior surrounded by narrow green foliage.

Botanical name: Encephalartos natalensis

Common names: Natal Cycad, Natal Giant Cycad

Family: Zamiaceae

Origin: South Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Large bush or small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWater Requirement: Low. Allow soil to dry out between wateringsWatering: Moderate; tolerates dry conditions
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Thorny or spinyThorns: Thorny or spiny

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.

Similar plants: Encephalartos natalensis (Natal Cycad)


Encephalartos natalensis (Natal Cycad) dark green leaves spreading from the center of the plant
Encephalartos natalensis (Natal Cycad) long stiff dark green fronds radiating from a central woody trunk


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