Pachypodiums

Knnn · Post by **Knnn** » Sat May 13, 2006 7:20 am

Anyone else here growing these?

Any good suppliers you can recommend?

Wes North Van · Post by **Wes North Van** » Sat May 13, 2006 9:32 pm

How hardy are they?
Do they like damp conditions or are they a desert plant?

Knnn · Post by **Knnn** » Sat May 13, 2006 10:56 pm

Pachypodium lamerei & geayi , listed as a zone 9 at 32F.
I had some seedlings down in the low 20's this winter, ( not by choice, but that is a long and painfull story) as a result, these and my aloes picked up some red discoloration but have since outgrown it. They seem to be a little more hardy than what's listed.

Prefers desert conditions, drought & heat tolerant.
and really, really sharp pointy things all over it

Post by **Jay-Admin** » Sat May 13, 2006 11:56 pm

Those are cool.

I had a small one but it died on me.

Knnn · Post by **Knnn** » Sat Oct 14, 2006 9:22 am

At least 12" of growth this year with the warm temps.
Going to try and get one of these to bloom in the next few seasons.

Kansas · Post by **Kansas** » Sat Oct 14, 2006 2:05 pm

In addition to the one two lil ones you gave me, I have two adults, one about your size and another that is about twice that big.
I have them in the bedroom. What is it with these in the Winter? I know they drop leaves or someting like that????

Knnn · Post by **Knnn** » Sat Oct 14, 2006 4:01 pm

These can go dormant and drop their leaves, if so just treat it as you would a cactus during the Winter - very little water until growth starts up again.

You have these in your bedroom? After re-potting mine this year I would be afraid to be in a dark room with one

Knnn · Post by **Knnn** » Mon Oct 30, 2006 11:40 am

The other one has done well too!

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