Water
Water thoroughly when the soil is completely dry. Pachypodium decaryi is drought-tolerant and susceptible to root rot.
Reduce watering significantly during the winter dormancy period to prevent overwatering and potential damage to the caudex.
Pachypodium decaryi is a succulent shrub from Madagascar, known for its spiny trunk and white flowers. It prefers arid conditions and bright light.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers full sun to bright, indirect light.
100% intensity
Provide at least 6 hours of sunlight daily.
Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings.
25% intensity
Reduce watering in winter.
Sandy, Well-draining
50% intensity
Prefers warm temperatures.
75% intensity
Ideal range is 20-30°C. Protect from frost.
Fertilize during the growing season.
50% intensity
Use a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
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Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the soil is completely dry. Pachypodium decaryi is drought-tolerant and susceptible to root rot.
Reduce watering significantly during the winter dormancy period to prevent overwatering and potential damage to the caudex.
Prune sparingly to shape the plant or remove dead or damaged growth. Pruning can stimulate branching. It is best done in spring before new growth begins. Wear gloves, as the plant has sharp spines.
Cut back to a healthy node.
Propagate primarily through seeds, which require warm conditions to germinate. Cuttings can also be taken, but they are prone to rotting.
Allow cuttings to callus for several days before planting in a well-draining medium.
Repot Pachypodium decaryi every 2-3 years, or when the plant becomes root-bound. Use a very well-draining potting mix, such as a cactus or succulent blend. Repot in spring before the active growing season begins.
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Gentianales |
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Genus | Pachypodium |
| Species | Pachypodium decaryi |
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