Pachypodium Lamerei 200mm

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These 200mm specimens are excellent buying. Well rooted and healthy with a MINIMUM of 350mm trunk height with many pushing 500mm.

 

Stunning architectural form that lends itself to desert/xeriscape themed gardens and as a feature specimen.

Loves the heat and works well in a sunny location including micro-climates such as where added radiant heat from a wall might render many plants unsuitable.

In the sub-arid regions of Madagascar (where they are endemic) temperatures can be as high as 40 degrees C, but there is anecdotal evidence they can handle much higher temperatures than this.

And no two grow to maturity looking exactly the same which works really well when they are grouped as feature plants in a garden.

Totally cool.

Nb. As of the start of September 2022, the weather remains coolish and new leaves are either yet to form or just starting to form on these plants.

This is normal in cooler winter climates, Pachypodium being deciduous in this situation.

Please note that until spring warmth fully allows for new leaf growth, these plants may not be at their visual best

 **200mm plant shown in black pot image.

 

Plant Size:large

Plant Size:

large

Height:3mCan grow taller, particularly where competing for light

Height:

3m

Can grow taller, particularly where competing for light

Width:2.5m

Width:

2.5m

Habit:generally a solitary stem that will eventually branch if grown outdoors, less likely inside

Habit:

solitary stem that will eventually branch if grown outdoors, less likely inside

Light Requirementfull sun, loves heatDeciduous in colder climates in winter

Light Requirement

full sun, loves heat

Deciduous in cooler climates in winter

Disease and pest resistance:good

Disease and pest resistance:

good

Coastal Suitability:Yes

Coastal Suitability:

Yes

Soil Type:gritty, free draining, slightly acidic

Soil Type:

gritty, free draining, slightly acidic

Cold & Frost Tolerance:not cold tolerantit is said to survive down to -6.7C but we would suggest damage will occur well before that

Cold & Frost Tolerance:

Not cold tolerant, frosts will affect branches causing die-back

Growth Rate:in ground -moderatepotted - slower

Growth Rate:

in ground -moderate

potted - slower

Water Requirement:water during summer but allow to dry between watering, minimal winter watering required

Water Requirement:

water during summer but allow to dry between watering, minimal winter watering required

Suitability For containerlarge potsEnsure large specimens are in stable pots as the water content of the trunk makes the plant quite heavy

Suitability For container

large pots

Ensure large specimens are in stable pots as trunk can become quite heavy

Spikes:AbsolutelyTake care where you plant these. Ensure out of reach of young children and inebriated party goers!

Spikes:

Absolutely!

Take care where you plant these. Ensure out of reach of young children and inebriated party goers! 

Note also, sap is toxic.

Origin:Madagascar
Origin:

Madagascar

Sun grownYes

Sun grown

Yes


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