• Encephalartos dolomiticus rare cycad with blue-green stiff leaves and spiny stems in pot
  • Encephalartos dolomiticus rare cycad with thick caudex and slender blue-green leaves in pot
  • Encephalartos dolomiticus rare cycad with blue-green pinnate leaves and textured trunk in pot
  • Encephalartos dolomiticus rare cycad with elongated blue-green stiff leaves and smooth texture
  • Encephalartos dolomiticus rare blue-green cycad with stiff, elongated leaflets in terracotta pot
  • Encephalartos dolomiticus rare cycad with elongated blue-green leaflets and thick stems in pot
  • Encephalartos dolomiticus rare cycad with thick textured trunk and green stems emerging
  • Encephalartos dolomiticus rare cycad with long blue-green pinnate leaves in terracotta pot
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Encephalartos dolomiticus

Encephalartos dolomiticus

€5.800,00 EUR
€5.800,00 EUR
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Product Description

The Encephalartos dolomiticus is a rare, slow-growing cycad native to the dolomite-rich regions of South Africa. Its robust, upright trunk can reach up to 2 meters in height and is topped by an elegant crown of stiff, dark green, pinnate leaves with spiny margins. The leaflets are leathery, curved, and feature a slightly bluish hue, enhancing its striking appearance. This endangered species produces large, egg-shaped cones that are either golden yellow or green, depending on gender, as it is dioecious. The Encephalartos dolomiticus thrives in arid, rocky habitats, making it a resilient and unique addition to any collection.

FOR SHIPMENTS TO USA & ASIA all leaves will be cut

A phytosanitary certificate (for additional costs of €20,00) is necessary for export plants from Italy to ALL destinations out of EUROPEAN COMMUNITY. Among which: United Kingdom Turkey, South America, USA, Canada, Australia, Japan, Singapore, Philippines, South Korea, Thailand, etc. You can buy it in our eBay store. 1 single certificate can cover several plants purchase that are sent together in same shipment.

Botanical family: Zamiaceae

Botanical genus: Encephalartos

Botanical species: Encephalartos dolomiticus

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Cultivation

Soil type: Well-draining, sandy or rocky soil.

Watering frequency: Low; prefers dry conditions.

Light exposure: Full sun to partial shade.

Temperature requirements: Prefers warm climates, tolerates light frost.

Fertilization: Use a slow-release fertilizer during the growing season.

Pruning: Remove old, yellowing leaves to maintain plant health.

Common pests: Scale insects, mealybugs.

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Plant Height:

Plant Diameter: 16cm CAUDEX

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