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Pachypodium Species, Yellow Desert Star

Pachypodiumbrevicaule

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Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Pachypodium (pak-uh-PO-dee-um)

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Species

brevicaule (brev-ee-KAW-lee)

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Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

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

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

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