Pachypodium lamerei

Description

Known as the Madagascar Palm in cultivation due to its slender tips and arching lanceolate leaves, Pachypodium lamerei can grow over 2 metres in height. Over time its slender silver coloured trunk, donning masses of spines, becomes chunky at the base and eventually branching out. Juvenile specimens are particularly shiny and silver, while with maturity the base of the trunk becomes more beige and woody.

WATERING

In Summer water thoroughly only when 100% of the soil has dried out. A/W refrain from watering. Spring gradually increase watering – depending on temp and light exposure.

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS

Full sun.

FEED

Use a cactus fertiliser 2-3 times a year.

REPOTTING

Can remain the same pot for a number of years, repot when roots begin to protrude from the bottom of the nursery pot. Use a very well-draining cactus potting mix, with a minimum of 50% extra drainage medium (such as pumice, gravel or perlite).

POT SIZE / HEIGHT

See available sizes below. Please note that, due to their natural variability, specimens’ height may be within 10-20% of the stated height below.

Plant supplied in plastic nursery pot.