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Pachypodiumbaronii

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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
baronii (bar-oh-nee-eye)
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Synonym
Pachypodium baronii var. erythreum
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Height

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Spacing

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Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Red
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
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Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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

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Bloom Size

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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
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Sarasota, Florida

Austin, Texas

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