Native to Namibia this nice succulent plant can grow up to 4 meters. The warty trunk, thickset at the base and tapering to the top, is densely covered in sharp spines. Where damaged, the trunk produces side-branches that immediately curve back to the vertical. While the very top of the plant is usually bent to the north. There is a crown or tuft of undulate leaves at the apex of the trunk during the growing season which is throughout the winter months. The tubular velvet-textured flowers appear from August to October and result in twin seedpods in a V-shape.
Recommended temperature zone: USDA: 11-12
Frost tolerance: Will take some light frost
Sun exposure: Light shade to full sun
Origin: Namibia, South Africa
Growth habits: Shrub or small tree, growing extremely slowly to 10" (3 m)
Watering needs: Moderate water during the growing season
Propagation: Seeds
Cultural practices: Pachypodium namaquanum is a winter grower, it grows from August to November. Give it water during this growing period, and minimum to no water the rest of the time
Blooming habits: The Pachypodium namaquanum generally blooms at 6 year old or older, about 12" tall (30 cm). The petals have dark red tips. The plant has another flush of leaves after blooming.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Blooming Season | July to october |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Halfmens or elephants trunk |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Flower | Sulphur yellow |
| Frost Tolerance | -5° C |
| Growth Rate | Slow groth |
| Hardiness Zone | 9b to 11b |
| Height | 8.0' |
| Origin | Namibia |
| Scientific Name | Pachypodium namaquanum Elephant's Trunk large |
| Shape | V-shape. |
| Sun Exposure | Partial shade |
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United StatesGreat Plant
Really well grown, every thing it was supposed to be. Fast shipping. I’m entirely satisfied.
United StatesElephant's Trunk Review
Good plant which in good shape, unique - nice addition
United StatesMy Pachypodium namaquanum
I was very please with the condition I received my Pachypodium. I was a little surprise that it came bare rooted. All my previous orders were shipped potted and extremely well packaged. The plant appeared to be extremely health with a excellent root system. It was quickly potted and appears to be thriving after two weeks. I would recommend this nursery to everyone based on their high quality of their plants and how well they are package for shipment.
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Much bigger than expected and that's a goo...
Much bigger than expected and that's a good thing! Wrapping was good!