Pachypodium Species, Elephant's Foot Plant
Pachypodiumgracilius

Family: Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)
Genus: Pachypodium (pak-uh-PO-dee-um)
Species: gracilius (grass-IL-ee-us)

Synonym:Pachypodium rosulatum subs. gracilius

Category
Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Smooth

Foliage Color

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)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

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

Bloom Color
Bright Yellow

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting