Encephalartos natalensis - Natal Cycad

Great photo and lovely subject.

Louise1:

Thanks you!

Cycads are amazing plants. Great picture Andy.

Rbtkew:

Thanks! : > )

only in my dreams ,,,

Sandra:

Do you have any cycads growing outside
where you live? There's many hardy species
which tolerate quite low temps. and cool
condition...they usually just grow very
slowly...which is the case anyway. : > )

i do have one which clings on for dear life...it never has more than four fronds. a new one grows regularly but as soon as it does one dies back...i do admire its perseverence...lol these cones look amazing.

We have a Encephalartos altensteinii here at Kew; which is supposed to be the largest pot plant in the world. Its an amazing plant,google it.

Sandra:

Many Encephalartos species are very hardy...however, they need
consistantly high temps. to get them growing well.

Rbtkew:

It would be nice to see a photo of the Encephalartos altensteinii
at Kew. I will post some pics of Encephalartos altensteinii
growing outside in the ground at the San Diego Zoo...there's
several.

I'll try to get a pic some time although I think you can google it or find it on the Kew website,Kew.org.uk

Rbtkew:

Thanks! I'll check it out.