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 |
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United StatesPachypodium Lealii
Healthy beauty pachypodium! Kept 95 % of its leaves. Its already thriving in its new pot, with great soil, outdoors. Great seller! Quick shipping, wonderful shop with many awesome choices. Looking forward to purchase again!' Thank you
It appears to be amazing. I'm excited to watch how it progresses.
Wonderful It arrived in great shape and has already started to bloom.
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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 |
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- Questions
United StatesPachypodium Lealii
Healthy beauty pachypodium! Kept 95 % of its leaves. Its already thriving in its new pot, with great soil, outdoors. Great seller! Quick shipping, wonderful shop with many awesome choices. Looking forward to purchase again!' Thank you
It appears to be amazing. I'm excited to watch how it progresses.
Wonderful It arrived in great shape and has already started to bloom.