Cycads
 
Encephalartos princeps![]()
Distribution & Habitat:
Exposed rocky outcrops in Eastern Cape province, South Africa. Dry, mild to hot summers, and cold winters with frequent heavy frosts.Description:
Clumping, medium to large cycad to about 4m tall. Blue/green leaves.General:
Very similar to E. lehmannii , altho this species is more robust.Culture:
Full sun and well drained. Frost tolerant.
Figure 2. E. princeps
Figure 1. E. princeps
Figure 3. E. princeps in habitat
Figure 4. E. princeps
Reference: Cycads of the World, David Jones.   Contributed by: Colin Wilson (Figure 1) Morn Ferreira (Figure 2,3&4)
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