Madagascar Palm
Pachypodium geayi
SKU
30940
A beautiful and unusual succulent shrub from Madagascar that develops a metallic grey, bottle shaped trunk covered in needles. The trunk is topped by grey-green leaves with a mid-rib that turns bright pink in full sun. Fragrant white flowers with yellow throats appear on mature plants. A frost-tender evergreen.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | pak-uh-PO-dee-um GAY-ee |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 10 to 13 ft. tall, 4 to 6 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Mature plants bloom in late spring to summer. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Semi-evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Mediterranean |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Container, Rock Garden, Specimen |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Attractive Bark, Easy Care, Gift Plant, Waterwise |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
Provide very porous, well-drained soil. Shelter from intense afternoon sun in hot, inland regions. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Once established in the landscape, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought. Requires minimal water during cool winter months.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 10 - 11
Your climate may be too cold for this plant