Pachycormus Discolor goes by the common name “Baja Elephant Tree”. This succulent is cup-shaped. The plant originates in Baja California and belongs to the family of Anacardiaceae. This summer-dormant plant can grow up to any height between 30 feet.

Growth Rate

If the plant is not grown in a hillside climate, it grows at a slow rate. If grown in a container, the growth rate will be even slower since the space to grow is compact.

Flowering

Cream yellowish-white or pink-colored flowers are produced during the growing season. It also produces fruits that are small, dry, and shaped like a bladder.

Watering and Feeding

Water plenty to keep the soil moist in winter. Once you see that the leaves are turning yellow, reduce watering till the weather is cool and cold again. Lightly feed once a month with a specific succulent fertilizer to avoid stunted growth.

Soil

An ideal soil is lava. To imitate this condition at home, create a gritty and sandy soil mix. You can also use a market-bought soil mixture in case you are unsure of making one on your own.

Hardiness

Pachycormus Discolor is hardy to about -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F). If you are in an area that receives frosts during winters, keep the plant indoors. Keep in mind it's a minimum hardiness zone of 9b.

Light

The succulent is against shade in its growing season! All it requires is full and bright sun. You can keep it in partial or full shade during the summer months.

Propagation

If you see any fallen leaves, utilize them by using them for propagation. Otherwise, the standard method of propagation is through seeds.

This plant is the most dominant and thriving in hillsides and lava fields. With this information, you as a plant lover can try to create similar conditions for them at your home.

Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz

Bloom Season	Spring late summer
Botanical Name	Pachycormus discolor
Common Name	Baja elephant tree
Common Name	Baja elephant tree, torote blanco, copalquín
Dormancy	Summer
Family	Anacardiaceae
Flower Color	Cream yellowish
Flower Color	Cream yellowish, white, pink
Genus	Pachycormus
Growth Habit	columnar
Growth Rate	Slow
Hardiness Zone	9 10(USDA)
Mature Size	20 ft. tall
Mature Size	20 ft. tall, 20 ft. wide
Native Area	Baja California
Plant Type	Flowering plant
Plant Type	Flowering plant, succulent
Propagation	By cuttings
Resistance	Drought tolerant
Resistance	Drought tolerant, frost tolerant
Soil PH	6.5
Soil PH	6.5, Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type	Succulents potting mix soil
Special Features	Unique gnarled growth
Sun Exposure	Full sun
Toxicity	Toxic for humans
Toxicity	Toxic for humans, toxic for pets
Watering Needs	Low