Pachypodium Lamerei
Pachypodium Lamerei
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Botanical Name: Pachypodium lamerei
Common Name: Madagascar Palm (not a true palm)
Family: Apocynaceae
Origin: Madagascar
Description
Pachypodium lamerei is a striking, tree-like succulent known for its thick, spiny trunk and tropical-looking crown of leaves. Despite its common name, it is not a true palm but belongs to the dogbane family. It can grow up to 6 metres tall in its natural habitat, but it remains more compact when grown indoors or in pots.
- Trunk: Thick, grey-green, and covered in sharp spines.
- Leaves: Long, narrow, and dark green, emerging in a cluster at the top of the trunk.
- Flowers: Large, fragrant, white flowers may appear in summer, but flowering is rare in cultivation.
- Growth Habit: Upright and columnar; often mistaken for a palm due to its appearance.
Care Guide
| Condition | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Light | Prefers full sun. Place in a bright, sunny location indoors or outdoors. |
| Water | Water thoroughly when the soil is dry. Reduce watering in winter when the plant goes dormant. Do not allow soil to stay wet. |
| Soil | Use well-draining cactus or succulent soil. A mix with sand or perlite works well. |
| Temperature | Thrives in warm temperatures (above 20°C). Sensitive to frost and cold — protect from temperatures below 10°C. |
| Humidity | Tolerates dry air; no special humidity requirements. |
| Fertiliser | Feed with a balanced, diluted liquid fertiliser during the growing season (spring and summer). Avoid feeding in winter. |
| Repotting | Repot every 2 to 3 years in spring. Use gloves when handling due to sharp spines. |
The first two photo serves a display purpose only. The succulent plant housed in the red pot comes in a 210mm diameter container. While the image provides a representative depiction of what you will receive, but may vary slightly because no two succulents are the same.
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Absolutely thrilled with my Pachypodium Lamerei purchase. It arrived well packaged and with fast delivery. It is exactly as described and transplanted well, although it did drop quite a few leaves. It appears to have adjusted well.\n\nThank you Succulents Online for your awesome service.
