ENCEPHALARTOS NUBIMONTANUS SUPER RARE BLUE SOUTH AFRICAN CYCAD

MEDIUM SIZE MATURE – TOLERATES COASTAL SUN

This extemely rare blue cycad is endemic to the Limpopo province, South Africa. The species is almost gone in the wild, populations are small and scattered. It is among the species located in the Transvaal region of South Africa, and is highly sought after. This is a small to medium sized species. Leaf length can range between one to two meters, and stems can reach a height of two and a half to three meters with ancient plants. Leaf color is blue to blue-grey. The leaflets and petioles are mildly armed and can be almost completely unarmed in some cases. Compared to the similar E. lehmannii, the princeps leaflets face into the central leaf crown whereas lehmannii face upwards toward the sky. This cycad is a small to medium sized species. Leaf length can range between one to two meters, and stems can reach a height of two and a half to three meters with ancient plants. In coastal and inland areas, this plant prefers full sun, but can tolerate partial sun. For desert areas, I could recommend partial sun or filtered light. We are offering two plants, each on Speciasl in 5 gallon pots with a 2 inch caudex. The last row of photos shows mature plants of this species. The first garden photo is by an unknown author at Flykr. These plants can easily be shipped.

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