Encephalartos ferox (Zululand Cycad)
Botanical Information
| Family | Zamiaceae |
| Genus | Encephalartos |
| Species | ferox |
| Synonyms | Kozi Cycad, Tongaland Cycad |
| Category | Tropicals |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | South Africa and Mozambique. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8b-11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c-H4 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -12.2- 10 |
| Temperature (°F) | 10-50 |
| Height | 3 m |
| Growth | Fast |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | Propagated from seeds. |
| Cultivation | Grows best in warmer regions, with rich, well-drained soils. Needs regular watering. |
| Notable Specimens | Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America. |
| Habitat | Found along the southern coast and evergreen forests, of Mozambique. Prefers humid climates with consistent rainfall. |
| Leaf Description | The thick, green, smooth leaves can grow up to 2 metres long. |
Photographs
Encephalartos ferox, form. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.
Encephalartos ferox, leaf. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.