Encephalartos princeps seeds:

Encephalartos princeps seeds are ovoid, approximately 24–26 millimeters long, and covered with a bright red fleshy outer layer called a sarcotesta. This fleshy covering is an adaptation to attract animals such as birds, rodents, and bats, which eat the seeds and help disperse them away from the parent plant, increasing the chances of germination in a suitable environment

The species is dioecious, meaning male and female plants are separate, and viable seeds are produced only when both sexes are present. Female plants produce large, barrel-shaped cones that bear these seeds, while male plants produce pollen cones. The seeds develop inside the female cones and are dispersed after maturation

Encephalartos Princeps Seeds  require well-drained soil and plenty of room for the taproot to develop during germination. The plant is slow-growing and long-lived, with seedlings needing good drainage and space to establish properly

Seed production and viability:

Seed production and viability depend heavily on population size; in small populations (fewer than 50 individuals), seed set is very low or nonexistent, while larger populations (more than 250 individuals) can have seed set rates between 70% and 100%. However, seed predation by weevils can destroy up to 90% of seeds, and additional seed mortality occurs due to desiccation, so only a small proportion of seeds successfully germinate in the wild (Encephalartos Princeps Seeds)

Seeds of Encephalartos princeps are available commercially from specialized nurseries and seed suppliers, often priced around $4 to $5 per seed packet

In summary:

Encephalartos Princeps Seeds  are large, brightly colored, animal-dispersed seeds that require specific conditions for germination and are produced only when both male and female plants are present. Seed survival in the wild is challenged by predation and environmental factors, making cultivation and propagation efforts important for conservation of this endangered species native to South Africa’s Eastern Cape Province.   (Encephalartos Princeps Seeds)