Pachypodium windsorii

Also Known As

Pachypodium baronii windsorii

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 12"
W: 12"

planting zones

9a-11

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Pachypodium windsorii plant details

Pachypodium windsorii is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pachypodium windsorii

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: apocynaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN tall
Flowers: red blooms in summer
Uses: caudex-forming, container plant, houseplant, rare, spiky, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pachypodium windsorii

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low

Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of the two varieties of Pachypodium baronii. The P. baronii varieties are one of the most striking and beautiful members of the entire genus. They are the only two with striking crimson red flowers. The two varieties, endemic to Northern Madagascar, are separated only by around 150 miles from each other. This one, P. baronii windsorii, is found in the Windsor Castle vicinity, which is a large limestone outcropping. It is smaller and more compact than P. baronii baronii, and has shorter flower peduncles, red petals with a yellowish throat. It is extremely rare and desirable in collections.