Encephalartos ferox
ZULULAND CYCAD, FIERCE CYCAD
Zamiaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen cycad

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, sand, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
1.5m
Plant habit
 
2m

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Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean, oriental, formal, contemporary, dry style & coastal designs

Uses: barrier, pot, accents

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

 
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Encephalartos ferox
ZULULAND CYCAD, FIERCE CYCAD
Zamiaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen cycad

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, sand, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
1.5m
Plant habit
 
2m

FEATURES

Flowers: n/a

Leaves: dark green

Ornamental Fruit: orange-red cone

Bark & Stems: spiny leaves


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean, oriental, formal, contemporary, dry style & coastal designs

Uses: barrier, pot, accents

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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