Pachypodium lamerei
MADAGASCAR PALM
Apocynaceae

 
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Plant type: deciduous shrub or succulent

Hardiness zones: 9b-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to dry between watering

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind
6m
Plant habit
 
2m

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Origins: Indian Ocean Islands

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Pachypodium lamerei
MADAGASCAR PALM
Apocynaceae

 

  Plant type: deciduous shrub or succulent

Hardiness zones: 9b-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to dry between watering

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind
6m
Plant habit
 
2m

FEATURES

Flowers: white

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Bark & Stems: bottle stems, thorns


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits contemporary, dry style & tropical designs

Uses: accents, barrier, pot, large planter

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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