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
Bloom Season | Summer |
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Botanical Name | Pachypodium lealii |
Common Name | African Bottle tree |
Dormancy | Winter |
Family | Apocynaceae |
Flower Color | White |
Flower Color | White, pale pink, green, yellow |
Genus | Pachypodium |
Growth Habit | Bizarre |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Hardiness Zone | 10 12(USDA) |
Mature Size | 8 m. tall |
Native Area | Namibia |
Plant Type | Perennial succulent |
Propagation | By seeds |
Propagation | By seeds, cuttings |
Resistance | Drought tolerant |
Resistance | Drought tolerant, mild frost tolerant (for short period) |
Soil PH | 6.5 |
Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
Soil Type | Succulents potting mix soil |
Special Features | Thick bottle shape trunk |
Sun Exposure | Full sun(bright light) |
Sun Exposure | Full sun(bright light), partial shade |
Toxicity | Toxic for humans |
Toxicity | Toxic for humans, toxic for pets |
Watering Needs | Low |
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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
Bloom Season | Summer |
---|---|
Botanical Name | Pachypodium lealii |
Common Name | African Bottle tree |
Dormancy | Winter |
Family | Apocynaceae |
Flower Color | White |
Flower Color | White, pale pink, green, yellow |
Genus | Pachypodium |
Growth Habit | Bizarre |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Hardiness Zone | 10 12(USDA) |
Mature Size | 8 m. tall |
Native Area | Namibia |
Plant Type | Perennial succulent |
Propagation | By seeds |
Propagation | By seeds, cuttings |
Resistance | Drought tolerant |
Resistance | Drought tolerant, mild frost tolerant (for short period) |
Soil PH | 6.5 |
Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
Soil Type | Succulents potting mix soil |
Special Features | Thick bottle shape trunk |
Sun Exposure | Full sun(bright light) |
Sun Exposure | Full sun(bright light), partial shade |
Toxicity | Toxic for humans |
Toxicity | Toxic for humans, toxic for pets |
Watering Needs | Low |