Description: Encephalartos Cerinus from the Latin cerina meaning wax. This cycad takes its name from the wax naturally occurring on its leaves which enhances the blue coloration making it a perfect cycad for rare blue cycad collectors. Please note the thin leaflets and subterranean caudex that give the this cycad a unique, almost Dioon like appearance as compared to other Encephalartos cycads. One of the dwarf cycads, the Encephalartos cerinus is perfect for a pot or a smaller space in the garden. It is a wonderful complement to larger palms or cycads. Adults have blue green to deep blue coloration. You are bidding on 1 Encephalartos Cerinus cycad seedling that is California grown, has 2-3 leaves and is similar to the seedlings pictured in this listing. We have also included photos of mature Encephalartos cerinus for your reference. Excellent for xeriscaping, and a must have for the collector of rare blue encephalartos. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. (Hablo espanol). I can offer combined shipping discounts with this cycad. Welcome to Ice Blue Cycads Nursery. We are a small, licensed nursery located in San Diego County, California. We specialize in rare, blue and hard to get cycads. We aim to provide perfect customer service, and leave you 100% satisfied with your cycad purchase. We are a proud member of The Cycad Society (TCS), which is dedicated to preservation and propagation of rare and endangered cycads. We hope to be able to meet all of your cycad needs. Important Instructions for when you receive your plant. 1) Pot up or plant out your cycad in a well draining mix immediately. Do not leave it at the post office or wait to open your box. Have your potting medium ready to go. For experienced cycad growers we suggest that you use your best well draining cycad mix. For beginners you can use a Big Box store Cactus or Palm mix, but make sure to amend it with something that will improve it's drainage. i.e. pumice, perlite, vermiculite, sand. It is critical that your mix is well draining. As a rule of thumb blue cycads like 2/3 inorganics 1/3 organics and green cycads from tropical environments do well with about a 50/50 ratio of organics to inorganics. 2) Acclimate your cycad. Even if you have purchased a full sun ice blue cycad it is of utmost importance that you slowly acclimate your cycad. If not the leaves on your cycad may burn, and in extreme circumstances, your cycad can die. Unless you live in a zone with below freezing temperatures, start by placing your cycad outside of the greenhouse but still in the shade with morning sun at most. Then slowly move your cycad to locations that get more afternoon sun exposure. As your cycad gets used to more and more sun without burning you can eventually move it to a permanent full sun exposure location. This is especially important if you receive your cycad in the middle of summer when temperatures are high. This cycad will be shipped covered by spaghnum moss, and taped down to the box. No international shipping. We can not be held responsible if your plant is seized en route. We guarantee that we will do everything possible to ensure that your cycad is shipped to you in healthy condition and that you are completely satisfied with your order. If there is a cycad or palm that you would like please send us an email letting us know what you are looking for. We will try our best to see if we can procure it at a competitive price for you.
Price: 34.99 USD
Location: San Diego, California
End Time: 2024-01-24T20:34:49.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Plant Form: Plant
Type: Cacti & Succulents
Genus: Encephalartos
Brand: Cycad
Plant Name: Encephalartos Cerinus Cycad