Plants in genus pachypodium
Pachypodium namaquanum
Pachypodium namaquanum, also known as Elephant's Trunk or 'Halfmens', is a striking succulent native to South Africa and Namibia. It features a warty trunk with sharp spines and can grow up to 16 feet tall in its natural habitat. The plant produces tubular, velvet-textured flowers and is known for its toxic sap. It thrives in dry conditions with bright, indirect light, making it a fascinating addition to succulent collections.
Pachypodium bispinosum
Pachypodium bispinosum is a succulent sub-shrub native to South Africa, known for its swollen, tuberous stem and paired spines. It produces purple to pink flowers from August to December and is one of the most floriferous species in cultivation.
Pachypodium lamerei
Pachypodium lamerei, native to Madagascar, is a stem succulent with a shiny silver trunk and long, sharp spines. It grows up to 6 feet indoors and 15 feet outdoors, thriving in bright, indirect light and high humidity. This plant is drought-tolerant and known for its large, fragrant flowers.
Pachypodium lamerei 'Madagascar Palm'
Pachypodium lamerei, commonly known as the 'Madagascar Palm', is a semi-succulent plant that is easy to care for. It requires plenty of sunlight and minimal watering, making it a low-maintenance choice for sunny locations.
Pachypodium succulentum
Pachypodium succulentum, also known as Kambroo, is a slow-growing caudiciform succulent native to South Africa. It features a large, half-submerged tuberous stem and produces crimson, pink, or white flowers from August to December. This plant is prone to rot if too wet in winter and is sensitive to cold, requiring dry conditions around 39°F. Its sturdy, water-holding swollen-stem base and thin shoots with paired thorns make it a unique addition to succulent collections.
Pachypodium lealii
Pachypodium lealii is a shrub or tree with a thick bottle-shaped trunk and slender thorn-covered branches. It produces white flowers in spring and is endemic to Namibia and southern Angola. This plant grows in semi-desert areas and is known for its unique appearance.
Pachypodium geayi
Pachypodium geayi is a striking plant originating from Southwest Madagascar, known for its metallic grey pachycaul trunk. It features thin, grey-green leaves with a bright pink mid-rib and produces white flowers. As one of the largest species from Madagascar, it makes a bold statement in any collection.
Pachypodium rosulatum
Pachypodium rosulatum, also known as the Elephant's Foot Plant, is a shrubby perennial with a bottle-shaped trunk and thorny cylindrical arms. It produces unique sulphur-yellow flowers and is native to Madagascar, thriving in sunny, stony areas.
Pachypodium brevicaule
Pachypodium brevicaule is the smallest species in its genus, resembling a sack of potatoes with its rock-mimic caudex. It features sparse leaves and bright yellow flowers, thriving in well-drained soil and full sun. Native to Madagascar, it is sensitive to cold and goes dormant in winter.
Pachypodium horombense
Pachypodium horombense is a species endemic to Madagascar, recognized for its short, fat pachycaul trunk and large, campanulate yellow flowers. Previously known as Pachypodium rosulatum var. horombense, it is part of the Densiflora section. This plant is a unique addition to collections seeking unusual and exotic specimens.