Pachypodium plants
Further more, Pachypodium brevicaule, which means “thick-foot, short-stem”, has a grey caudex that resembles an elephant’s trunk. It is one of the smaller species of the family, pachypodium brevicaule.
For instance, This plant is native to south-central Madagascar and can grow up to 12 inches (30 cm) in diameter. Its stem also looks like a blob (or a cow-pie) because it is compressed horizontally and doesn’t reach over a few inches high, pachypodium brevicaule.
Further more, The tube-shaped bright yellow flowers are about 3 cm in diameter and bloom in the summer. Its leaves, which are about 2-4 cm long and 1-2 cm wide, form loosely compact rosettes.
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For instance, All of the plants will be shipped bare root.
More so, Porous and well-drained potting mix. Optimal pH is around 5.0 to 6.0 (slightly acidic).
Also, Full sun.
Additionally, Water thoroughly only when soil is dry to the touch, then let drain completely. Reduce watering to a minimum in the winter, pachypodium brevicaule.
More so, This plant cannot tolerate the cold, should always be kept in warm temperatures. The minimum temperature required is about 55°F (13°C).
General instructions of pachypodium brevicaule
Propagation: | Seeds/Cuttings |
Pre-Treatment: | 0 |
Sowing Time: | More so, all year round |
Sowing Deep: | Further more, Light germinator! Not or only lightly cover with substrate + with rounded side down |
Sowing Mix: | Coir, cactus soil or sowing mix + 2/3 sand or perlite |
Germination Temperature: | ca. 20-25°C |
Location: | Also, bright + keep constant slightly moist, not wet |
Germination Time: | ca. 1-3 weeks |
Irrigation: | Also, in the growing season regularly water |
Fertilization: | monthly 0,2%ig with cactus fertilizer |
Pests: | Additionally, Spider mites > especially under glass |
Substrate: | cactus or potting soil + 2/3 sand or perlite |
Culture: | bright at approx. 15-20°C + keep constant slightly moist |
Overwintering: | For instance, Older specimens bright at around 15°C, and water only sporadically in small quantities, not water during the leafless time. |
Note: | Indoor suitable! |
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