Encephalartos natalensis (Natal Giant Cycad) - This tall cycad can have stems of up to 6 m by 40 cm across. It is usually solitary, but can grow in clumps up to 11 stems. Cones are yellow with red seeds, female plants have 3-4 cones per stem, males have slightly smaller cones with 4-5 on each stem. Young leaves have white silky hairs maturing into large 1-3M x 30-40 cm glossy green leaves. No other Encephalartos have such a wide variation in foliage and cone sizes, at least seven forms can be distinguished. It takes full sun, has low water needs, and is hardy to about 25 degrees F.