Details about growing and caring for Pachypodium lamerei
Watering and care:
Once every 2-3 weeks in summer until early fall (approximately between May and October in the Northern Hemisphere), then, don't water. Ph 6.5. It needs good drainage. Abundant watering in plant activity and a rigorous rest period regardless of the loss of its leaves. Can bear cold.
Multiplication:
They are spread by removing the small branches that grow at the base of the plant. Carefully break the stems, they should be allowed to dry hard
Pests:
Aphids
Best types of soil:
Use a fertiliser once a month in summer.
Scientific name:
Pachypodium lamerei
Synonyms:
Pachypodium champenoisianum, Pachypodium lamerei var. ramosum, Pachypodium ramosum, Pachypodium rutenbergianum f. lamerei, Pachypodium rutenbergianum var. lamerei.
Origin:
Endemic of the South of the Island of Madagascar Africa
Natural Habitat Pachypodium lamerei:
In their place of origin they become true trees.
Blooms
There are 52 Pachypodium lamerei in the collections: