Pachypodium Species, Bottle Tree, Kambroo, Thick Foot

Pachypodiumsucculentum

Family
Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Pachypodium (pak-uh-PO-dee-um)
Species
succulentum (suk-yoo-LEN-tum)
Synonym
Pachypodium griquense
Pachypodium jasminiflorum
Pachypodium tomentosum
Pachypodium tuberosum
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
By grafting
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Hayward, California

Reseda, California

Simi Valley, California

Thousand Oaks, California

Tulare, California

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
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Seattle, WA | May 2005 | neutral

Just a quick note that the plant in the second image is actually P. bispinosum.

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | March 2004 | positive

This was my favorite Pachypodium- caudiciform plant with twisting branches, a few easy to avoid spines, and a great, succulent root syste...Read More

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