Pachypodium Windsorii

Name: Pachypodium Windsorii - Caudex Paradise
SKU: 00012
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Pachypodium baronii subs. windsorii is a remarkable caudiciform plant, 0.50-1.50 m high, with a grotesquely swollen, flask-shaped trunk that gives rise to several slender, twisting, mildly spiny branches, each of which carries a sparse crown of simple leaves. It is a local or morphological form of Pachypodium baroniiSN|14804]]SN|14804]] smaller in all parts, but commonly used to be know as a separate species and very popular with ‘fat plant’ collectors. The showy trumpet-shaped red flowers also held on much shorter peduncles. It is the only red-flowered member of the genus.
Trunk: Caudiciform globose or bottle-shaped subglobose or ovoid 30-50 tall, 35-60 cm in diameter. Bark grey or grey-green, smooth or with leaf scars.

SKU: 00012 Categories: All Plants, Small Plants Tags: Caudex Plants, pachypodium, pachypodium baronii

Description

Pachypodium windsorii, also known as Windsor’s Pachypodium, is a distinctive succulent plant species belonging to the Apocynaceae, or dogbane family. This plant is endemic to Madagascar, where it thrives in dry, arid environments.

The plant is characterized by a thick, bottle-shaped trunk that is covered in sharp, protective spines. This trunk serves as a water storage system, allowing Pachypodium windsorii to survive in its native, drought-prone habitat. The plant has a relatively small stature, typically growing up to 1 meter in height.

Pachypodium windsorii produces long, narrow, leathery leaves that are a vibrant green color. These leaves typically grow near the top of the plant, giving it a palm-like appearance. During the dry season, the plant often sheds its leaves to conserve water.

One of the most appealing features of Pachypodium windsorii is its flowers. It produces large, trumpet-shaped flowers that are a vibrant pink to red color. These flowers not only add a splash of color to the plant but also emit a pleasant fragrance.

In cultivation, Pachypodium windsorii is popular among succulent collectors due to its unique aesthetic and hardy nature. It requires well-drained soil and plenty of sunlight to thrive. However, like other members of the Pachypodium genus, it is intolerant to frost and should be protected during colder months.

Pachypodium Windsorii

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