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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
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
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How to Grow Pachypodium lamerei 'Ihosy'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Foliage Season
- evergreen
- deciduous
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Size
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