How to tend a Pachypodium lamerei

Also known as: Pachypodium champenoisianum Boiteau, Pachypodium lamerei var. ramosum (Costantin & Bois) Pichon, Pachypodium ramosum Costantin & Bois, Pachypodium rutenbergianum var. lamerei (Drake) Poiss., Pachypodium rutenbergianum f. lamerei (Drake) Poiss., Pachypodium lamerei var. lamerei

Watering

Resistant to drought, water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Like sunshine, grows in sunny places

Soil

Peat or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 2-3 times monthly

Pruning

Remove aged tissues, dead and pest branches timely

About this plant

Origin
Africa
Category
Apocynaceae, Pachypodium
Size
Diameter ≥ 25 cm, height ≥ 30 cm
Blooming period
Foliage plants, viewing period year around
Flower colors
white, leaf color emerald green
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