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Pachypodium baronii
Also Known As
- Pachypodium baronii 'Bontaka'
- Pachypodium baronii v. baronii
- Baron's Elephant Foot
- Bontaka
- Madagascar Palm
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 20"
- W: 20"
planting zones
- 10b-12
Pachypodium baronii plant details
Pachypodium baronii is a cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In spring red flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and low water. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Pachypodium baronii
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: apocynaceae
- Mature size: 0 - 20 IN - wide, 0 - 20 IN - tall
- Flowers: red blooms in spring
GROWING CONDITIONS for Pachypodium baronii
- USDA Zones: 10b - 12
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: low
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Cactus Jungle
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How to Grow Pachypodium baronii
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- low
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- red
Flower Season
- spring
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