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Pachypodium namaquanum

Also Known As

  • Club foot
  • Elephant's trunk
  • Halfmens
  • Halfmense

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 6'-10'
  • W: 1'

planting zones

  • 10a-11

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Pachypodium namaquanum plant details

Pachypodium namaquanum is a slow-growing deciduous cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In spring red flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun and moderate water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pachypodium namaquanum

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: apocynaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue
Mature size: 1 FT wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring
Uses: spiky

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pachypodium namaquanum

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: moderate
Soil needs: well-drained

Gardening facts about Pachypodium namaquanum plant

How to Grow Pachypodium namaquanum

  • Water Needs

    • drought tolerant - moderate
  • Water Needs

    • dry when dormant
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Texture

    • fuzzy
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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