Cycads
Encephalartos villosus
Encephalartos villosus
Easy for newbiesR 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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