ENCEPHALARTOS NATALENSIS X WOODII HYBRID WITH AN EXTINCT SPECIES

The hybrid discussed here may be considered a “must have” cycad for an enthusiast. The pollen bearer for this South African cycad hybrid is Encephalartos woodii. It is extinct in the wild. There are no known females. Because it is impossible to produce seedlings of pure E. woodii, enthusiasts have used the pollen from a mature male pure E. woodii to cross with other similar species. It is felt that Encephalartos natalensis is genetically the closest to E. woodii. Therefore, and historically, pollen has been used to pollinate receptive female cones of this species. Shown here is a 7 gallon plant with a caudex of 4 inches. We’re putting this cycad of End of Summer Sale special. It has always been felt that doing such a hybrid gives a “normal” collector the chance to have a plant that has similarities to woodii. Expect a medium mature size and a plant that wants full coastal sun with a cold tolerance down to about 22 degrees F. This plant can be mail ordered.

No Result