OTHER CYCAD FEATURES
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ENCEPHALARTOS
EUGENE-MARAISII
Locality: This species is endemic to the
Waterberg range in the Limpopo Province of South Africa.
Their habitat is dry and arid. They grow on steep
rocky slops, grasslands and savanna.
Plant Size: This
is a small to medium sized species. Leaf length
generally does not exceed a meter, but can get up to a
meter and a half (depending on plant age and exposure).
Stems can get about four meters high, but tend to be
more narrow and columnar than other species.
E. eugene-maraisii will produce basal suckers to
varying degrees.
Other Characteristics:
Of the Transvaal (previous province within South Africa
north of the Vaal River) species, this is the most
common. That being said, this species is still
exceptionally rare and almost extinct in the wild.
The leaves on this species can vary from a blue/green
color, to a powdery silver and in some cases be an
aquamarine. leaflets twist almost perpendicular to
the petiole, giving them a 'stacking' appearance (like
blinds). This species is moderately fast with
regular flushes of leaves.
Culture: In
coastal and inland areas, this species prefers to be in
the full sun, but can tolerate partial sun. In
desert areas, this species will want to be in partial
sun or filtered light. This species need a soil
that drains well and prefers not to be overly wet.
If you plant this species in regularly irrigated areas,
make sure to mount it, to avoid rotting issues.
Landscape Usage:
There are few species more attractive and gratifying to
grow than E. eugene-maraisii. This
species should be shown off in any garden! Not
only for bragging rights (as it is very rare), but more
importantly because it is stunning and people will
notice a nice sized specimen. With its beautiful
color and unique growth habit it will make a spectacular
addition to almost any garden.
Availability: We
typically can offer several sizes of this plant. It
is seldom offered for sale. Occasionally we obtain
larger plants from private collections.
Pricing:
Encephalartos eugene-maraisii is a very
rare cycad species and always somewhat expensive to buy.
We usually have nice
5 gallon to 15 gallon plants and occasionally seedlings
for sale.
Examples of prices are listed below.
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