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    Pachypodium saundersii

    Also Known As

    • Pachypodium lealii ssp. saundersii
    • Lundi Star
    • Star of Lundi

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 3'-4'
    • W: 4'-6'

    planting zones

    • 10b-12

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    Pachypodium saundersii plant details

    Pachypodium saundersii is a deciduous cactus / succulent with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer cream, pink and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Pachypodium saundersii

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: apocynaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: cream, pink and white blooms in fall, spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, houseplant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Pachypodium saundersii

    USDA Zones: 10b - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Shrub like pachypodium with many spines, thick pachycaul trunk and white/pink flowers. Fuzzy leaves. Deciduous. Keep tightly pruned for neatest look, maximum caudex size and branching.

    By: Paradise Found Nursery

    Keep dry in winter. Can be grown outside in a pot in warmer months, protect from harsh sun. Light Shade to Partial Sun. White Flowers. Indoor/ Outdoor (Patio).

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    White flowers in the fall. (N.E. Br.) Rowl S. Zimbabwe to Natal. Grows to .8m wide. Very easy of culture and fast growing.

    By: Rare Plant Research

    Gardening facts about Pachypodium saundersii plant

    How to Grow Pachypodium saundersii

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • cream
      • pink

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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