Pachypodium Species, Bottle Tree, Kambroo, Thick Foot
Pachypodiumsucculentum

Family: Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)
Genus: Pachypodium (pak-uh-PO-dee-um)
Species: succulentum (suk-yoo-LEN-tum)

Synonym:Pachypodium griquense

Synonym:Pachypodium jasminiflorum

Synonym:Pachypodium tomentosum

Synonym:Pachypodium tuberosum

Category

Shrubs
Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Deciduous

Foliage Color

Unknown

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Unknown

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Pale Pink

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

Unknown

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
By grafting

Seed Collecting

Unknown