Originally from Africa, this species has stems with numerous erect branches, green leaves up to 2.75" long. With regular water they will extend their branches rapidly. They normally flower white at the end of summer and then go dormant through fall and winter.
Recommended temperature zone: USDA: 10-12
Frost tolerance: Protect it on coldest nights, or keep it in container
Sun exposure: Light shade to full sun.
Origin: South Africa
Growth habits: Small, very slow growing caudiciform tree, typically 2 to 4' tall or less for any specimen of reasonable age
Watering needs: Regular water in summer when the plant has leaves, in winter, keep dry, with only occasional water
Propagation: Seeds
Blooming habits: has white flowers in the fall at the end of the summer growing season. They seem to need a cooler winter dormancy to bloom properly. They generally bloom at a younger age than other Pachypodiums typically around 4-5 years old.
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Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Plant Type
Resistance
Sun Exposure
Watering Needs
| Bloom Season | Early spring late summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Pachypodium lealii |
| Common Name | African Bottle tree |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Flower Color | Pink, purple, white |
| Genus | Pachypodium |
| Growth Habit | Bizarre |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Hardiness Zone | 10 12(USDA) |
| Mature Size | 78 in. tall, 39 in. wide |
| Native Area | Namibia |
| Plant Type | Perennial succulent |
| Propagation | By seeds, cuttings |
| Resistance | Extremely drought-tolerant, mild frost tolerant (for short period) |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | Succulent potting mix soil |
| Special Features | Easy to grow |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun(bright light), partial shade |
| Toxicity | Toxic for humans, toxic for pets |
| Watering Needs | Low |
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Originally from Africa, this species has stems with numerous erect branches, green leaves up to 2.75" long. With regular water they will extend their branches rapidly. They normally flower white at the end of summer and then go dormant through fall and winter.
Recommended temperature zone: USDA: 10-12
Frost tolerance: Protect it on coldest nights, or keep it in container
Sun exposure: Light shade to full sun.
Origin: South Africa
Growth habits: Small, very slow growing caudiciform tree, typically 2 to 4' tall or less for any specimen of reasonable age
Watering needs: Regular water in summer when the plant has leaves, in winter, keep dry, with only occasional water
Propagation: Seeds
Blooming habits: has white flowers in the fall at the end of the summer growing season. They seem to need a cooler winter dormancy to bloom properly. They generally bloom at a younger age than other Pachypodiums typically around 4-5 years old.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
