Pachypodium Species, Bontaka, Madagascar Palm
Pachypodiumbaronii

Family: Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)
Genus: Pachypodium (pak-uh-PO-dee-um)
Species: baronii (bar-oh-nee-eye)

Synonym:Pachypodium baronii var. erythreum

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Cactus and Succulents

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

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Deciduous

Foliage Color

Height

Spacing

Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color
Red

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds