Tropicals > Encephalartos > Encephalartos gratus > Encephalartos gratus
Encephalartos gratus
Mulanje Cycad
Origin: Malawi and Mozambique.
| Family |
| Zamiaceae |
| Genus |
| Encephalartos |
| Species |
| gratus |
| Category |
| Tropicals |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 9b-11 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H1c-H3 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -3.8 - 4.5 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 25- 40 |
| Height |
| 2-3 m |
| Spread |
| 1-2 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Cultivation |
| If grown in coastal areas, the plant is tolerant to full sun. If inland, filtered sun or partial shade is required. If planted in a desert climate, partial to full shade is preferred. |
| Growth |
| Slow |
| Habitat |
| Occurs on steep slopes in gorges near streams. Sometimes it can be found in forests with rich, organic soils. |
| Bark/Stem Description |
| Scaly, 60 cm in diameter. |
| Leaf Description |
| Dark green, glossy leaves are 120-200 cm in length. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America. |
| Propagation |
| Propagated from seed. |
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