A superb cycad which is on the ‘critically endangered’ list. The species is endemic to KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa, where a single population of 100-250 is known. It occurs among sandstone cliffs in shortgrass savannah at altitudes of 1,000-1,100 m, with individual specimens found at lower altitudes.
These plants have a tall, unbranched stem that can grow up to 3 m tall and 35 cm wide. The leaves, which can reach 2 m in length, are made up of pointed leaflets with spiny edges, each about 12–15 cm long
Needs full sun and a very dry site. No need to water, however twice yearly fertilising is of excellent benefit
Pricing
Grade
Height Indication
Price
Available
Order
PB28 long
180cm- 22cm wid caudex
$575
2
Grades
At Coast Palms and Cycads you will receive your plant contained in one of four different ways.
Either in a
a PB**
a plant pot
wrapped in horticultural gladwrap – usually only used for field grown specimens
in an ezylift – a woven plastic bag with handles
**PB refers to pints – 1 Pint = 600ml, as a rough guide multiply the PB number by .6 to get the volume in litres of the bag.
The number on a PB bag signifies the volume which is measured in pints of soil.
Below are some examples of how the conversion rate works..
PB 12 210mm x 185mm equivalent to 10 litres of soil
PB 18 250mm x 210mm equivalent to 12 litres of soil
Note: The height of the plant does not always correlate with bag size – it varies depending on species and the length of time the plant has been potted into a particular bag.
Height Indication
The trees are always growing so the heights change with growth.
The ‘height indication’ description is just that … an indication.
It’s mainly to give you an idea of what height the tree will be when you receive it.
We measure the height from the base of the trunk to the top of the highest leaves. We do not do a diameter spread measurement of many plants we sell except for the odd succulent or cycad.
We are currently experiencing a lot of demand for our trees so there is always pressure to put them out for sale as soon as they are bedded in the bag, this can occasionally mean they will measure smaller than the height indication shown.
Full sun.
High wind tolerant.
Will manage frosts to -3C.
Grows to a height of 3 metres (approx).
Requires little moisture and is drought tolerant.
Manages coastal conditions well. Salt spray will cause minimal marking.
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Full sun.
High wind tolerant.
Will manage frosts to -3C.
Grows to a height of 3 metres (approx).
Requires little moisture and is drought tolerant.
Manages coastal conditions well. Salt spray will cause minimal marking.
Happy with life in a pot
Prefers a cool temperature.
