Poor Man's Cycad (Encephalartos Villosus) is a perennial palm in the Zamiaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.
Encephalartos villosus is a South African cycad known for its hairy young leaves and glossy female cones.
Poor Man's Cycad
Encephalartos Villosus
Encephalartos villosus is a South African cycad known for its hairy young leaves and glossy female cones.
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