Encephalartos transvenosus

Modjadji cycad is a large, evergreen cycad from northeastern South Africa, with a tall trunk and glossy dark-green leaves. Mature leaves are reported at 1.5–2.5 m long, and stems can reach 12–13 m over time, so allow it a spacious, warm site. [SANBI PlantZA](https://pza.sanbi.org/encephalartos-transvenosus) ## Form and origin SANBI describes light-green, finely brown-haired new leaves that mature to glossy dark green. The species is native to the Letaba region, where frequent mists and more than 1,500 mm of annual rainfall accompany cool, humid summers; the central habitat is frost-free. [SANBI PlantZA](https://pza.sanbi.org/encephalartos-transvenosus) ## Siting Treat this as a large landscape specimen rather than a small patio plant. Its natural habitat is warm and humid, so it is best suited to frost-free or carefully protected gardens. These site notes follow the species profile and do not establish a hardiness-zone rating. [SANBI PlantZA](https://pza.sanbi.org/encephalartos-transvenosus) ## Maintenance Use fertile, sharply drained soil and provide regular moisture through warm growth, while preventing water from standing around the roots. This watering guidance is a practical inference from its high-rainfall, misty native habitat; the reviewed SANBI account does not give a numeric irrigation schedule.