Pachypodium densiflorum

Also Known As

Pachypodium brevicalyx
Pachypodium densiflorum v. brachycalyx
Pachypodium densiflorum v. brevicalyx
Pachypodium densiflorum var. brevicalyx

Plant type

shrub, cactus / succulent

size

H: 2'-6'
W: 1'-3'

planting zones

11-12

More Options

Pachypodium densiflorum plant details

Pachypodium densiflorum is an evergreen cactus / succulent or shrub with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pachypodium densiflorum

Plant type: cactus / succulent or shrub
Plant family: apocynaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: caudex-forming, container plant, houseplant, rare, spiky, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pachypodium densiflorum

USDA Zones: 11 - 12
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Thick caudiciform Pachypodium that grows a very large base. Yellow flowers emerge on tall scapes far above the plant.

By: Paradise Found Nursery

12" caudex, stems to 28"; long thin spines, yellow blooms, dry in winter

By: Cactus Jungle

Perr. From a population N. of the type in central Madagascar, distinguished by having a short leaf petiole and a shorter pedicel with a deeper corolla tube.