Pachypodium lealii v. saundersii 'compactum' Caudiciform water when nearly dry)

water when nearly dry)

The plant branches readily and is fairly fast growing

While technically a succulent this plant doesn't like drying out fully (but is forgiving of the occasional dry spell)

Takes normal succulent watering

Pachypodium lealii v. saundersii 'compactum' Caudiciform water when nearly dry)Pachypodium lealii v. saundersii 'compactum' A nice smaller shrubby caudiciform species with thick stems. As the name 'compactum' suggests it is a smaller form of the species that will form a fat plant in a smaller pot. Not difficult to grow. Experiences light frost in its native South Africa, but any hard frost can kill it. Likes water during the growing season as long as it is in well drained soil. Should be kept fairly dry in the winter. You will