Description: - A compact growing form of Pachypodium lamerei from southeastern Madagascar that rarely grows more than 2 m tall and starts flowering when still fairly small. The fragrant flowers are white with a yellow throat. fairly easy to grow both indoors, as well as outdoors in warm climates. In the winters it is deciduous, except in very tropical areas. Needs a draining cactus potting mix and regular water when the plant has leaves, contrary to popular belief, it likes a lot of water in the warm summers, as long as it's planted in a very well draining soil. Indoors it is best to err on the dry side, or it is prone to rot. It likes full sun to light shade with warm temperatures.It is a fairly slow growing plant, but in 10 years it can easily outgrow its indoor location, requiring a 'pruning'. Though branching is usually a response to naturaly injury, or something that happens in older specimens, one can stimulate branching by cutting off its top. It has amazing regenerative properties.Repot the plant every 3 years; this is quite tricky given all the spines. The best way is to wrap several layers of newspaper around the trunk where it is to be handled. Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours before sowing in moist sand. Seed start sprouting in just 3-4 days ( but continue to germinate erratically for about 6 months). They are also propagated by removal of small offshoots that grow at the base of the old plant. Carefully break off the offshoots, they should be allowed to dry for 5 to 8 days before potting up.
Price: 6.75 USD
Location: Manassas, Virginia
End Time: 2024-09-05T20:41:23.000Z
Shipping Cost: 3 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
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Brand: Unbranded
Type: Cacti & Succulent Seeds
Life Cycle: Perennial
Genus: Pachypodium
Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor & Outdoor
Sunlight: Full Sun
