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Pachypodium rosulatum
Also Known As
- Elephant's Foot Plant
Plant type
shrub, cactus / succulent
size
- H: 9'-12'
- W: 6'-9'
planting zones
- 9a-11
Pachypodium rosulatum plant details
Pachypodium rosulatum is a deciduous cactus / succulent or shrub with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Pachypodium rosulatum
- Plant type: cactus / succulent or shrub
- Plant family: apocynaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 6 FT - 9 FT - wide, 9 FT - 12 FT - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
GROWING CONDITIONS for Pachypodium rosulatum
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Soil needs: gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
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Gardening facts about Pachypodium rosulatum plant
How to Grow Pachypodium rosulatum
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- glossy
Landscape groups by tags
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aka Pachypodium rosulatum v. horombense
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 2'-5'
Width: 2'-5'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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
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
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 3"-6"
Width: 12"-36"
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
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