Pachypodium | Madagascar Palm
As spiky as it is, the Madagascar palm, or Pachypodium lamerei, is still one of our favorites. It is a stem succulent, and it lets its trunk do all the work of photosynthesis.
Most Popular Types
Madagascar palm – Pachypodium lamerei
Light
Bright, direct sunlight
Temperatures
Madagascar palms can tolerate temperatures down to 50°F.
Watering
Allow the soil to dry completely between soakings.
Toxicity
Take care when repotting. The spines, when scraped or cut, can release an irritating white sap.
All parts of the plant are poisonous if ingested.
Growth
Grown indoors, the trunk may reach 3 ft in height. Outdoors, it may reach 20 ft.
When grown outdoors, the succulent (it’s not a true palm tree) may produce white trumpet-like flowers.
Origin
Madagascar
Propagation
Offsets
Dormancy
Winter dormant. Don’t fret if it drops its leaves.
Pachypodium lamerei madagascar palm
Pachypodium lamerei madagascar palm is a succulent and not related directly to any palm trees.
Pachypodium Lamerei plants in the garden
Pachypodium Lamerei plants in the garden
Workshops at Growing Hobby
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