Scientific Name: Pachypodium lamerei Drake
Synonym: Pachypodium champenoisianum, Pachypodium menabeum, Pachypodium ramosum
Family: Asclepiadaceae
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Recommended Temperature Zone: Sunset®: 13,25 USDA: 10-12 Frost Tolerance: Semi tender in Phoenix and Las Vegas, protect it, or keep it in container Sun Exposure: Light shade Origin: Madagascar Growth Habits: Deciduous tree, 8 feet tall (2.4 m), or more with optimal conditions Watering Needs: Regular water when the plant has leaves, else occasional water Propagation: Seeds, cuttings |
The Pachypodium tends to lose its leave and go dormant in winter in Phoenix. It then needs very little water.
Blooming Habits:
Only mature plants bloom (6 feet tall - 1.8 m). The flowers are 2-3 inches in diameter, white with yellow center. They are pretty attractive, contrasting with the unusual appearance of the tree. This flower picture was taken mid-June.
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