OTHER CYCAD FEATURES
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ENCEPHALARTOS CUPIDUS
Locality: This species is endemic
to the Blyderivierspoort Nature Reserve in South Africa.
It is confined to two populations within this locale.
This species has a range of habitats in which it grows.
It can be found in open grasslands, along the borders of
wet forests, in rocky slopes and rocky outcroppings and
cliffs. This species can be found in climates
ranging from hot/arid to semi-wet.
Plant Size: This
is a small species. Leaves can reach a meter in
length, but rarely do. Stems are small and are
partially to completely subterranean. Ancient
plants have less than a meter of trunk. This
species can be a prolific producer of basal suckers.
Other Characteristics:
This species is from the Transvaal species, which are
know for their small populations and rarity. This
plant is no exception, and is about as rare as it gets.
This species ranges in color have blue/green to powdery
silver leaves. This is an armed species and is
fairly sharp. Encephalartos cupidus is a slow
growing species, and takes many years to reach maturity.
Female cones are bright green, but can occasionally turn
a yellow/orange color. Male cones are a blue/green
color.
Culture: In
coastal and inland areas this plant wants to be in full
sun. In desert areas, partial sun is adequate.
This species need soil that drains well/
Landscape Usage:
As this is a dwarf/small species, this plant will need
to be shown off in the foreground of a planting.
They are attractive and showy, but can be easily lost in
the landscape without proper placement.
Availability: We
always have a very limited supply, if any, of this rare
species. Sizes are variable, depending on what we
can bring in. Seedlings are occasionally
available.
Pricing:
Encephalartos cupidus is one of the more expensive
cycads on the planet. When we get one in, it sells
quickly.
Examples of prices are listed below.
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