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Pachypodiums

Pachypodiums are sculptural succulents from Madagascar and southern Africa, prized for swollen, spiny stems and bright flowers. Every Pachypodium we list carries its botanical name, propagation method and measured size. All Pachypodium species are listed by CITES, and some southern African species are protected, so we keep provenance records for every plant.

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Growing Pachypodiums in South Africa

Most Pachypodiums grow in the warm months and rest in winter. Give them as much bright light as possible, a very free-draining mineral substrate, and water thoroughly only when the mix has dried out during active growth. When leaves yellow and drop in autumn, reduce water sharply and keep the plant dry and frost-free until new leaves appear in spring. Madagascan species are generally more cold-sensitive than the southern African species.

Pachypodium FAQs

Is it normal for my Pachypodium to lose its leaves?

Yes. Most species are deciduous in the dry season. A firm stem means the plant is resting, not dying.

Are Pachypodiums legal to buy?

All Pachypodium species are listed by CITES, which regulates international trade. Within South Africa some indigenous species are also protected by provincial legislation. We keep provenance records and only list plants we can supply lawfully.

Seed-grown or cutting-grown?

Seed-grown plants usually develop the classic swollen base; each listing states how the plant was propagated.

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