Club Foot, Elephant's Trunk
Scientific Name: Pachypodium namaquanum (Wyley ex Harvey) Welw.
Family: Apocynaceae
USDA: 11-12
Frost Tolerance: Will take some light frost
Sun Exposure: Light shade to full sun
Origin: Namibia, South Africa
Growth Habits: Shrub or small tree, growing extremely slowly to 10 feet (3 m)
Watering Needs: Moderate water during the growing season
Propagation: Seeds
Blooming Habits:
The Pachypodium namaquanum generally blooms at 6 year old or older, about 12 inches tall (30 cm). The petals have dark red tips. The plants has another flush of leaves after blooming.
Culture:
Pachypodium namaquanum is a winter grower, it grows from August to November. Give it water during this growing period, and minimum to no water the rest of the time
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