The Pachypodium rutenbergianum, commonly known as Madagascar Palm, hails from the exotic landscapes of Madagascar. This remarkable succulent features a candelabrum-shaped tree form with a bottle-shaped trunk that can grow up to an impressive height of 9 meters. The tree showcases showy, large, fragrant flowers in pure white, often adorned with a yellowish-green centre. Its narrow foliage gracefully envelops the growth tips of the trunk and branches, creating a captivating display and being deciduous, will lose its leaves during the Winter months.
| Plant Common Names: | Madagascar Palm |
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| Botanical Name: | Pachypodium rutenbergianum |
| Plant Type: | Succulent |
| Plant Family: | Apocynaceae |
| Max Height: | Up to 9 meters |
| Native To: | Madagascar |
The Pachypodium rutenbergianum ‘Madagascar Palm’ thrives in full sun. It requires abundant sunlight to support its growth and maintain its health. Position the plant in an area where it receives direct sunlight for most of the day.
Pachypodiums can endure very high temperatures in their habitats during the summer, like in Madagascar and South Africa. However, the minimum temperature is crucial for their growth, as it triggers their rest period.
During the active growth phase, Pachypodiums need generous watering to store enough water rapidly. Since their natural environment often has short rainy seasons, they must quickly replenish their water reserves. For beginners, finding the proper watering schedule can be challenging. Unlike cacti, Pachypodiums shouldn't be too dry during active growth. A helpful tip is to ensure the soil isn't completely dry during this period.
Pachypodium rutenbergianum thrives in dry, well-drained, sandy soil. This variety will benefit from an application of an All Purpose, Slow-Release fertiliser every 9-12 months.
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