Madagascar Palm, Bottle Tree
Mammal Browse: No
Invasive: No
Toxicity: All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Hardiness: USDA Zone 11: above 4.5° C (40° F)
Uses: Specimen
Flower: White/near white, attractive assymetrical petals, the flowers are white. The seed pods look similiar to the seed "horns" of asclepiads.
Description: Pachypodium lameri is a succulent, spiny tree that can reach 8 meters in height. The stems are covered with numerous spines. Leaves are dark green in colour, between 15-20cm in length, leaves linear in shape, leaves are dense at the apex. Apex branches into 2-3 branches after flowering.
Growth Rate: slow
Cultivation: Well-drained, sandy soil, needs space and air movement, more than average water, little in winter, minimal care, no pruning.
Problems: Spider Mites
Native To: Southern Africa, Madagascar
Location(s) In Park: Potted, currently in Zone 1 at the exterior of Africa Ticket Booths
Date Entered: 09/07/2004
Photo Source:
Hugh Martin
Information Source:
www.succulents.co.za
Denby Cycads
Texas A&M University Aggie Horticulture
Dave's Garden
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