Pachypodium succulentum SEEDS

Pachypodium succulentum seeds grow into a dwarf, tuberous caudiciform shrub native to the dry shrublands and rocky terrain of southern South Africa not Madagascar. This South African Pachypodium develops a large, underground or semi-subterranean swollen rootstock from which short, deciduous, spiny branches emerge seasonally bearing narrow leaves. In spring it produces charming pink to pale lilac flowers with deeper pink striping the most delicately coloured blooms in the genus.

Pachypodium succulentum belongs to the African clade of the genus, alongside P. bispinosum and P. namaquanum, and is the most widespread South African species. Its origins in the Cape flora of South Africa give it greater cold tolerance than most Malagasy relatives, making it one of the hardiest Pachypodiums for growers in cooler climates. A sandy, very free-draining substrate and a dry winter rest closely replicate its natural dry-season conditions.

• Large, partially buried tuberous caudex; seasonally deciduous spiny branches
• Pink to lilac flowers with deeper striping most delicately coloured in the genus
• Southern South Africa African clade, not Madagascar
• More cold-tolerant than Malagasy species; suitable for cooler growing conditions
• Sandy, very free-draining substrate; dry winter rest; min. 5 C

Pachypodium succulentum offers a fascinating contrast to the better-known Malagasy species. Its South African origin, cold tolerance and spring flower display make it an ideal choice for collectors in cooler climates or for those wishing to explore the full diversity of this remarkable genus.

IMPORTANT: Pictures show the adult plant, which is not for sale. The offer is only for seeds.