Temperature: During spring and summer, the plant thrives in temperatures between +20°C and +28°C (it can even tolerate heat above +30°C). In winter, the plant enters a dormant phase; it is best to lower the temperature to +16°C–+20°C (for some species, it should not drop below +15°C).
Watering: Keep it moderate. In summer, water only after the top layer of soil has dried out (approximately once every 1–2 weeks). In winter, reduce watering significantly to prevent root rot. Use soft, lukewarm water.
Soil and Repotting: Use a loose, well-draining potting mix specifically designed for cacti and succulents, with a drainage layer at the bottom (occupying about one-third of the pot). Young plants should be repotted every year or every two years, preferably in the spring.
Fertilizing: During the active growing season (spring and summer), apply a fertilizer formulated for cacti and succulents about once every 3–4 weeks (using half the recommended concentration). Do not fertilize during the winter.
Important: The plant’s sap is toxic, and its spines are very sharp—exercise caution when repotting. It is quite normal for the lower leaves to drop off during the winter.
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Pachypodium is a genus of succulent, spiny trees and shrubs belonging to the Apocynaceae family. The name is derived from the Greek words "pachys" (thick) and "podion" (foot), referring to their massive, water-storing stems (caudex).
ReplyDeleteOrigin: Almost all species are endemic to Madagascar, with only a few originating from Southern and Southwestern Africa.
ReplyDeleteAppearance: They combine characteristics of both succulents and typical trees. Their stems are covered in sharp spines, and a rosette of leaves forms at the top.
ReplyDeleteCommon name: Due to its distinctive appearance, the most popular species (Pachypodium lamerei) is often called the "Madagascar palm," although the plant is not related to true palms.
ReplyDelete"Pachypodium lamerei": The most common species in indoor cultivation. It grows as a robust, spiny column topped with long, narrow leaves.
ReplyDelete"Pachypodium geayi": Similar to the previous species, but with narrower, pubescent (hairy), silvery-green leaves and dark spines.
"Pachypodium brevicaule": Resembles an amorphous, rounded gray stone, from which short leaves and bright yellow flowers emerge during the growing season.
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Watering: Moderate in spring and summer (once the top layer of soil has dried out). In winter, especially if the plant has shed its leaves, watering should be kept to a minimum.
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