ENCEPHALARTOS WHITELOCKII

This desirable cycad species first appeared on the market two to three decades ago. At that time it was known as the “Uganda Giant” and an assortment of other common names. This species was named after the famous cycad author Loran Whitelock. It proved to be a quick growing species with very long, upright leaves. Stems are very thick and can get up to almost fifteen feet tall over time. Leaves are long – up to twelve to fourteen feet long. They are green in color. Leaflets are narrow and armed. It is quick growing and will tolerate full sun along the coast. But, I think they look best in part day sun. If one lives far inland or in a desert area, try strong filtered light. It has some trouble with dry Santa Ana winds. Although most enthusiasts can grow it, because of its natural habitat in Central Africa, it is not as cold tolerant as species from colder South Africa. Figure it’ll take perhaps into the mid-twenties F. before showing cold burn.

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