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Pachypodium Species, Elephant's Foot Plant

Pachypodiumgracilius

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Family

Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Pachypodium (pak-uh-PO-dee-um)

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Species

gracilius (grass-IL-ee-us)

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Synonym

Pachypodium rosulatum subs. gracilius

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Smooth

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Danger

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

Bloom Color

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

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positive

neutral

negative

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