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Pachypodium lamerei 'Ihosy'

Also Known As

  • Pachypodium lamerei ihosy
  • Pachypodium lamerei var. ramosum
  • Pachypodium ramosum

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 1'-4"
  • W: 1'-4'

planting zones

  • 9a-11

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Pachypodium lamerei 'Ihosy' plant details

Pachypodium lamerei 'Ihosy' is a deciduous or evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pachypodium lamerei 'Ihosy'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: apocynaceae
Foliage: deciduous or evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 4 FT - wide, 1 FT - 4 IN - tall
Uses: caudex-forming, compact, container plant, houseplant, spiky, tropical-looking, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pachypodium lamerei 'Ihosy'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This pachypodium is from a small locality in Madagascar called Ihosy. They differ from regular P. lamerei in that they form a much fatter, squatter base. More compact than its huge cousin.

Gardening facts about Pachypodium lamerei 'Ihosy' plant

How to Grow Pachypodium lamerei 'Ihosy'

  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade

Features

  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • deciduous
  • Foliage Color

    • green
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