Pachypodium rosulatum


  Family: Apocynaceae     Origin: Madagascar

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A wide spread and variable species, this has become an anchor plant in many collections and has always been prized by collectors. A moderate grower, an impressive specimen with a big caudex can be made fast.

Even small 2 year old plants will flower but when you get it to about 5 years or more, the flowers can exceed 3" in diameter! Requiring plenty of water year round, this is of easy culture and presents little difficulty.

This is a great species in every way.

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interesting twin stem 5 year old

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same plant in flower

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flower detail closeup