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    Pachypodium succulentum

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 24"
    • W: 36"

    planting zones

    • 10a-12

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    Pachypodium succulentum plant details

    Pachypodium succulentum is a deciduous cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer pink and red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and low water. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Pachypodium succulentum

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: apocynaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 36 IN wide, 24 IN tall
    Flowers: pink and red blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Pachypodium succulentum

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Caudex forming pachypodium with succulent, thick leaves. Interesting caudex shapes. Keep pruned and in full sun for best effect. Pink and red candy stripe flowers in spring.

    By: Paradise Found Nursery

    Do Not Water November-March. Full Sun to Light Shade. Crimson, Pink or White with a Stripe. Indoor. Light/Bright Shade.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    Grows to over .5m wide! (L.f.) Sweet Orange Free State and Cape Province. Some plants have survived 13 °F.

    By: Rare Plant Research

    Gardening facts about Pachypodium succulentum plant

    How to Grow Pachypodium succulentum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • low

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • red

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 2'-5'

    Width: 2'-5'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
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    Pachypodium rosulatum

    aka Elephant's Foot Plant

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 9'-12'

    Width: 6'-9'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
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    Pachypodium rosulatum ssp. gracilis

    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
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    Pachypodium saundersii

    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
    Photo of Pachypodium saundersii flower by Kara Nursery
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    Pachypodium brevicaule

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 3"-6"

    Width: 12"-36"

    • sun - bright shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Pachypodium brevicaule foliage, form by Stan Shebs
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