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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
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
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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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