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Pachypodium rutenbergianum v meridionale

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 12"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 9a-11

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Pachypodium rutenbergianum v meridionale plant details

Pachypodium rutenbergianum v meridionale is a deciduous cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, lean and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pachypodium rutenbergianum v meridionale

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pachypodium rutenbergianum v meridionale

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Large growing species with long, graceful canoe shaped leaves and pinwheel shaped white flowers. Thorns sparse up and down trunk but thick on branches. Deciduous but sculptural. Stunning when in full leaf.

Gardening facts about Pachypodium rutenbergianum v meridionale plant

How to Grow Pachypodium rutenbergianum v meridionale

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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