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Pachypodium brevicaule
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 3"-6"
- W: 12"-36"
planting zones
- 10a-12
Pachypodium brevicaule plant details
Pachypodium brevicaule is a deciduous or semi-evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Pachypodium brevicaule
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: apocynaceae
- Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 3 IN - 6 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Pachypodium brevicaule
- USDA Zones: 10a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
Garden photo gallery of Pachypodium brevicaule
By: Stan Shebs
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Gardening facts about Pachypodium brevicaule plant
How to Grow Pachypodium brevicaule
Sun Exposure
- sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
- semi-evergreen
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