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    • Photo of Pachypodium baronii flower by Karl Gercens III

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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

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    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

    Northern Madagascar-- Caudex trunk to 20"; shrubby branches to 20". Keep dry in winter; many flowers in spring. Grows in limestone formations.

    By: Cactus Jungle

    Gardening facts about Pachypodium baronii plant

    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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    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 2'-5'

    Width: 2'-5'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
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    Pachypodium rosulatum

    aka Elephant's Foot Plant

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 9'-12'

    Width: 6'-9'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
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    Pachypodium rosulatum ssp. gracilis

    aka Pachypodium rosulatum 'Gracilis', Pachypodium rosulatum gracilis, Pachypodium rosulatum v. gracilis

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 5'

    Width: 3'

    • sun
    • occasional
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    Pachypodium saundersii

    aka Pachypodium lealii ssp. saundersii, Lundi Star, Star of Lundi

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10b-12

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Pachypodium saundersii flower by Kara Nursery
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    Pachypodium succulentum

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 24"

    Width: 36"

    • sun
    • low
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Pachypodium succulentum flower by Stan Shebs
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