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Pachypodium rutenbergianum
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 12'-20'
- W: 18'
planting zones
- 10a-11
Pachypodium rutenbergianum plant details
Pachypodium rutenbergianum is a deciduous cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - dappled shade and low water. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Pachypodium rutenbergianum
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: apocynaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 0 - 18 FT - wide, 12 FT - 20 FT - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Pachypodium rutenbergianum
- USDA Zones: 10a - 11
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - dappled shade
- Watering frequency: low
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
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How to Grow Pachypodium rutenbergianum
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- low
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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