Also known as Bottle Tree is a species of plant included in the genus Pachypodium. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 20 feet tall with a thick trunk. The few branches it has at the very top are covered in thorns. In the spring t develops clusters of flowers around the tips and has short hair leaves. The flowers blossom white with a wavy petaled look.
Zone: 10a to 11b
Hardiness: 30-50°F
Sun exposure: Full sun
Water needs: regular/soak and dry
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Blooming Season | May to November |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Bottle tree |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Flower | White |
| Frost Tolerance | −1.1 °c |
| Growth Rate | Slow growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 10 to 12 |
| Height | Eight metres tall |
| Origin | Africa |
| Pot Size | 6 inch |
| Scientific Name | Pachypodium lealii large |
| Shape | Thick bottle-shaped trunk |
| Sun Exposure | Light shade to full sun |