Native to Namibia this nice succulent plant can grow up to 4 meters. The warty trunk, thickset at the base and tapering to the top, is densely covered in sharp spines. Where damaged, the trunk produces side-branches that immediately curve back to the vertical. While the very top of the plant is usually bent to the north. There is a crown or tuft of undulate leaves at the apex of the trunk during the growing season which is throughout the winter months. The tubular velvet-textured flowers appear from August to October and result in twin seedpods in a V-shape.
Recommended temperature zone: USDA: 11-12
Frost tolerance: Will take some light frost
Sun exposure: Light shade to full sun
Origin: Namibia, South Africa
Growth habits: Shrub or small tree, growing extremely slowly to 10" (3 m)
Watering needs: Moderate water during the growing season
Propagation: Seeds
Cultural practices: Pachypodium namaquanum is a winter grower, it grows from August to November. Give it water during this growing period, and minimum to no water the rest of the time
Blooming habits: The Pachypodium namaquanum generally blooms at 6 year old or older, about 12" tall (30 cm). The petals have dark red tips. The plant has another flush of leaves after blooming.
