Product Description

…Spectacular Cycad…

Encephalartos gratus

(3mAbcD) This is a spectacular Cycad, from Malawi and Mozambique. It is vigorous and not at all slow growing. It is highly ornamental with long arching fronds to 3m and producing multiple red cones much larger than a pineapple. It starts forming a trunk after 5 years. Grows in rocky gorges and slopes at 600m altitude. Requires good drainage and moderate watering. Grows in full sun down to 50% shade. Suited to warm frostfree climates from warm temperate to tropical but will take a light frost. These are 3 leaf seedlings, 30cm tall in a 75mm diameter pot.

…..Priced at $25 each