Welcome to Africa Cycads
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Cycad Trivia Cycads are considered as a status symbol all over the world. Older plants fetch thousands of rands and can substantially increase the value of your garden over time.  |
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New Cycad Arrivals: | ||
Natal Giant Cycad View Details E. natalensis Price: R 26,000.00 nmd | 
Lillie Cycad View Details E. dyerianus Price: R 15,000.00 Potted | 
Karoo Cycad View Details E. lehmannii Price: R 8,500.00 Potted |
 Encephalartos msinganus occurs in a small area in the Msinga district, in the drainage area of the Buffels River, which runs into the Tugela, east of Tugela Ferry, KwaZulu-Natal province, South Africa. It grows in short grassland on steep north-facing slopes, usually amongst boulders in scrub clumps. Plants are less commonly found on sandstone cliff faces, more or less in direct sunlight. Unconfirmed reports suggest that plants growing on different aspects had slight differences in leaf morphology.
The trunks are well developed, often sprouting from the bases to form clumps. The trunk is erect but usually leaning to some extent, up to 3m tall and about 350mm thick,... |
