Pachypodium ambongense
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 12"
- W: 12"
planting zones
- 9a-11
Pachypodium ambongense plant details
Pachypodium ambongense is a deciduous cactus / succulent with green foliage. white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Pachypodium ambongense
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: apocynaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN tall
- Flowers: white blooms
- Uses: caudex-forming, container plant, houseplant, spiky, tropical-looking, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Pachypodium ambongense
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
A medium sized, bottle shaped pachyform with a spineless base, deciduous spines on the branches, oval shaped leaves and white flowers. Looks best when grown in full sun, underpotted, to get that fat base and squat branches.
Gardening facts about Pachypodium ambongense plant
How to Grow Pachypodium ambongense
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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