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    Pachypodium geayi

    Also Known As

    • Madagascar Palm

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 18'-25'
    • W: 10'-12'

    planting zones

    • 10a-11

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    Pachypodium geayi plant details

    Pachypodium geayi is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In spring and summer white and yellow 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 geayi

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: apocynaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 10 FT - 12 FT - wide, 18 FT - 25 FT - tall
    Flowers: white and yellow blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, edging plant, fragrant, houseplant, rock garden, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Pachypodium geayi

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A large growing pachypodium with thin, long leaves and pink veins down each leaf. Very attractive pachypodium!

    By: Paradise Found Nursery

    Single spiny swollen trunk to 18ft tall with narrow strappy leaves that have a central red mid-rib. Branches at top after reaching flowering size. White flowers.

    By: Cactus Jungle

    Deciduous. Can be kept outside in warmer months, protect from afternoon sun. No water in winter. Full Sun to Light Shade. Sweet scented White Flowers with a Yellow throat. Indoor. Light/Bright Shade.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    Gardening facts about Pachypodium geayi plant

    How to Grow Pachypodium geayi

    • 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
      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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