Pachypodium lealii - Bottle Tree [large]

Highlights

Bottle Tree (Pachypodium lealii) (Welwitsch): A shrub forming plant with a strong bottle shape in maturity. It has formidable spines that guard the pine green leaves. Once mature, it produces impressive white blooms with a sweet scent. This plant is fully rooted in a 3.5" pot.

Please Note: Pachypodium are finicky growers and can drop all of their leaves in response to transplanting, changing conditions, or seasonal dormancy. Foliage will re-sprout with proper care.

Soft succulents will not survive a hard frost, but if there is a risk of freezing temperatures they can be brought indoors to grow on a sunny window sill or under a grow light. They need bright sunlight, good drainage, and infrequent water to prevent rot. Pick containers with drainage holes and use well-draining cactus and succulent soil with 50% to 70% mineral grit such as coarse sand, pumice, or perlite. Water deeply enough for water to run out the drainage hole, then wait for the soil to fully dry before watering again.

Product Size

3.5" Pot

Current Primary Color

Green

Bloom Color

White Bloom

Grow Zone (Hardiness)

Zone 10 (30F)

Recommended Light Conditions

Bright Indoor Light

Recommended Light Conditions

Full Sun

Maximum Height

Over 12"

Growth Habit / Shape

Vertical Grower / Tall Stem

Special Characteristic

Showy Blooms

THIS PLANT IS HARDY IN ZONES 10+

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