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: | ||
Lillie Cycad View Details E. dyerianus Price: R 15,000.00 Potted | 
Karoo Cycad View Details E. lehmannii Price: R 6,000.00 Potted | 
Lillie Cycad View Details E. dyerianus Price: R 8,000.00 Plus 4 suckers totalling 19cm |
 Encephalartos relictus was discovered in 1971 by J. J. P. du Preez on the eastern border of Swaziland near Mozambique. There was only one plant. Du Preez relocated the plant to his farm called Muti Muti, on the eastern slopes of the Lebombo Mountains, bounded by the river Parlota, about 5 km from the border of Mozambique. The plant has never again been seen in the wild, despite repeated searches of the area.
E. relictus has a tall stem up to 2.5 m, 40-45 cm in diameter, with secondary drums originating from baseline suckers. The leaves are pinnate and bluish-green in colour. They are 1-2 m long, supported by a stalk about 15 cm long, and composed of numerous pairs... |
