Pachypodium lamerei [crested]

Also Known As

Madagascar Palm

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 12"
W: 12"

planting zones

9a-11

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Pachypodium lamerei [crested] plant details

Pachypodium lamerei [crested] is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. 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 lamerei [crested]

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pachypodium lamerei [crested]

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

Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A beautiful crested form of the large growing Pachypodium lamerei, aka 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.