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    Pachypodium lamerei

    Also Known As

    • Pachypodium lamerii
    • Madagascar Palm (Fat Trunk)

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 4"-8'
    • W: 2'

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Pachypodium lamerei plant details

    Pachypodium lamerei is a deciduous or evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring white and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Pachypodium lamerei

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: apocynaceae
    Foliage: deciduous or evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT wide, 4 IN - 8 FT - tall
    Flowers: white and yellow blooms in spring
    Uses: container plant, fragrant, houseplant, spiky, tropical-looking, unique

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Pachypodium lamerei

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A large growing Pachypodium species, aka the Madagascar Palm. (They are not palms; they are pachycaul (thick trunked) trees from Madagascar. White flowers emerge at the top growth with glossy, green, oval leaves. Deciduous, drops leaves in winter. Can get up to 20 feet tall and just as wide, but takes a long time.

    By: Paradise Found Nursery

    Deciduous. Can be kept outside in warmer months, protect from afternoon sun. No water in winter. Light Shade. Sweet scented White Flowers with a Yellow throat. Indoor.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    Not really a palm, but this beautiful plant with it's thick, thorny trunk and top-knot of leaves resembles a small palm tree. A durable small tree indoors or out. I'm pretty sure Heathcliff wouldn't eat this one.

    By: Almost Eden

    Drake SW Madagascar. Easiest of the genus to grow. Rapid grower, can reach 8m high and .6m wide!

    By: Rare Plant Research

    Gardening facts about Pachypodium lamerei plant

    How to Grow Pachypodium lamerei

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - low

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
      • deciduous

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    Pachypodium horombense

    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
    Photo of Pachypodium horombense foliage, form by plant lust
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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
    Photo of Pachypodium rosulatum foliage, form by Jeffdelonge
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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
    Photo of Pachypodium rosulatum ssp. gracilis landscape by Karl Gercens III
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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 succulentum

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 24"

    Width: 36"

    • sun
    • low
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Pachypodium succulentum flower by Stan Shebs
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