OTHER CYCAD FEATURES
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ENCEPHALARTOS LONGIFOLIUS
Locality:
This cycad is endemic to the Easter Cape region of South Africa.
It is one of the most western Encephalartos species in
Africa (the other being Encephalartos lehmannii, which
it partially shares habitat with). Its habitat
starts west of Joubertina (located in the Kouga Mountains)
throughout Kouga and Suuranys Mountains to the west and north.
Other Characteristics: This
cycad is quite attractive and variable. Consistent through
all variations, this plant is quite symmetrical and tends to
have stacking leaflets. This species can be many different
colors, from a limey green to a powdery silver (and every color
in between). Additionally, this species can be armed or
completely unarmed, meaning the leaflets and petiole may or may
not possess spines. This plant is medium in stature, and
can eventually reach heights of ten to twelve feet after more
than a century. Leaf length can vary, but are generally
between three to five feet. The caudex (trunk) on this
species tend to be thick/stout, though some plants will have
more elongated caudices. Trunk widths can range between
twenty to thirty inches, depending on the age of the specimen,
growing conditions and the plant itself.
Culture: Encephalartos longifolius is a
full sun plant for most areas in
California. Though in extreme desert heat, this species will
need protection, either partial sun or filtered light.
They like soil that drains well and prefer a slightly acidic pH.
Landscape Usage:
This species is fast growing, making new sets of leaves once to
twice a year (depending on culture). They are quite showy
and should be used as a focal point in the garden. As they
don't make massive plants, it is recommended to place them in
the forefront of your garden plantings where they can be
adequately appreciated. They are quite adaptable and can
work in tropical, Mediterranean and desert type landscapes.
Availability: We
typically can offer sizes from seedlings or small plants up to
coning sized specimens. At any given time we should have
at least a hundred of this species available. The sizes
from bands up to 15g can be easily mail ordered. Larger
plants can be delivered by truck.
Pricing:
Encephalartos longifolius is a
rare South African species. This species tends to be more
expensive than green varieties, but is somewhat
fairly affordable.
Examples of prices are listed below.
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