Encephalartos Altenstinii Seedling

Encephalartos altensteinii Seedling – Eastern Cape Giant Cycad

Scientific Name: Encephalartos altensteinii
Common Name: Eastern Cape Giant, Breadtree
Growth Form: Seedling (approx. 6–12 months old)

Product Description:

Bring a living fossil into your garden with the Encephalartos altensteinii, a stunning cycad species native to South Africa’s Eastern Cape region. Known for its graceful arching fronds and robust growth habit, this cycad makes an impressive addition to any landscape or collector’s collection.

Our seedlings are healthy, nursery-grown from ethically sourced seeds, and ready to thrive in a well-draining pot or directly in the ground under suitable conditions.

Seedling Details:

• Age: 6–12 months

• Height: Approximately 10–20 cm (including container)

• Growth Rate: Moderate to fast (for a cycad)

• Foliage: Glossy green, feather-like juvenile leaves with slight spines on margins

• Trunk Formation: Begins after several years of growth

• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil

• Watering: Moderate; allow soil to dry between waterings

• Hardiness: Tolerates light frost once established

• Container Growing: Suitable for pots and containers

️ Care Tips:

• Use a gritty, free-draining soil mix to avoid root rot.

• Protect from heavy frost when young.

• Feed with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer during active growth (spring–summer).

• Avoid overwatering; cycads prefer drier conditions between watering.

Shipping & Packaging:

• Shipped in a biodegradable nursery pot or bare-rooted (depending on your preference)

• Carefully packaged for safe delivery

• Phytosanitary certificate available upon request (for international orders)

Legal & Conservation Notice:

All our Encephalartos species are propagated in compliance with CITES regulations. We do not deal in wild-collected plants. Certificates available for export where required