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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
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
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Gardening facts about Pachypodium namaquanum plant
How to Grow Pachypodium namaquanum
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- drought tolerant - moderate
Water Needs
- dry when dormant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- red
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- fuzzy
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 2'-5'
Width: 2'-5'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Elephant's Foot Plant
Plant Type
Shrub, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 9'-12'
Width: 6'-9'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 5'
Width: 3'
- sun
- occasional
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10b-12
Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 4'-6'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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