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Pachypodium eburneum

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 12"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 10a-11

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Pachypodium eburneum plant details

Pachypodium eburneum is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and occasional water. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pachypodium eburneum

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: apocynaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 0 - 12 IN - wide, 0 - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, edging plant, houseplant, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pachypodium eburneum

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: occasional
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Pachypodium eburneum, a Madagascar Palm that stays small and compact. Forms a large, multibranching caudex after some time. Spines are more malleable than pokey. White flowers on tall scapes above branches in spring and fall. A caudiciform, bonsai, or Madagascar Palm collector's plant.
Fat caudex to 10", short branches, creamy white flowers. Hardy to 40F.

Gardening facts about Pachypodium eburneum plant

How to Grow Pachypodium eburneum

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous

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Plant Type

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Zones

10a-12

Size

Height: 2'-5'

Width: 2'-5'

  • sun
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  • dry in winter
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Zones

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Size

Height: 9'-12'

Width: 6'-9'

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Cactus / Succulent

Zones

9a-11

Size

Height: 5'

Width: 3'

  • sun
  • occasional
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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

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Size

Height: 3'-4'

Width: 4'-6'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
  • dry in winter
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Zones

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Size

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Width: 36"

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