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Encephalartos villosus

Encephalartos villosus

Easy for newbies

R 950

The forest cycad — long, arching, glossy dark green leaves from an underground stem. Happiest in dappled shade, which makes it the easiest indigenous cycad for a first-time grower with a shady corner.

Species
Encephalartos villosus
Height
30 – 40 cm
Pot
4L bag
Age
3 years from seed
Availability
Available

How to keep it alive

Semi-shade, rich but free-draining soil, regular water in summer. Forgiving of the mistakes everyone makes in their first year.

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