Waxen Cycad
Encephalartos cerinus
Full Sun
Moderate care
Tender
H5-H1c
RHS hardiness
-15°C
Minimum temperature
Waxen Cycad Overview
Encephalartos cerinus is a small cycad with a subterranean stem that may be partly exposed when growing among rocks. Leaves and cones are covered by a dense waxy layer, which is one of the main characteristics used to distinguish it from other closely related cycads.