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Encephalartos horridus (blue)
Eastern Cape Blue Cycad
Encephalartos are the most rare plants on the planet, with many species that are endangered in the wild. They are all found within the same region of South Africa. Fertilization with fish emulsion or blood meal can help these hardy slow growing plants produce larger, fuller leaf sets and cone more readily.
Encephalartos horridus (blue)
Eastern Cape Blue Cycad
Encephalartos are the most rare plants on the planet, with many species that are endangered in the wild. They are all found within the same region of South Africa. Fertilization with fish emulsion or blood meal can help these hardy slow growing plants produce larger, fuller leaf sets and cone more readily.
Cold Tolerance:
28°F
Growth Rate:
Slow
Total Height:
Habit:
Leaf Structure:
Canopy size:
Trunk width:
Exposure:
Full sun
Soil requirements:
Tolerances:
Reproduction:
Diecious, polycarpic, propogated from seed
Water usage:
Low to Moderate
HEat requirement:
Full sun
Hazards:
All parts are toxic when eaten, sharp
Native origin:
Swaiziland
Further Reading:
What makes our plants so special? Our location on the cliffs of Santa Barbara receives over 280 days of sunshine a year and we utilize our indigenous soil, mixing it with a specialized amendment. Our plants are routinely watered, fertilized, and trimmed. We always aid our plants to proper health when needs arise, and we do so without the use of sprays.
