eastern cape blue cycad
Encephalartos horridus
USDA zones10 to 12
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall2 to 4 feet wide
- Bloom color
- Non-flowering
Notes
Eastern Cape blue cycad (Encephalartos horridus) is an evergreen tree. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 10 and warmer, down to about 30°F (-1°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full sun and dry to average soil. It reaches 24 to 36 inches tall and 24 to 48 inches wide. It is drought tolerant and does not flower.
Pairs well with Ponytail palm, Pride of madeira, and Orange bougainvillea.
Native range
South Africa.