Pachypodium mikea Rare Seed-Grown Bare Root Succulent

About This Plant

Pachypodium mikea is a rare Madagascar succulent prized for its thickened, spiny trunk and slender green leaves. This seed-grown caudiciform plant forms a dramatic caudex-style appearance and can produce white flowers under suitable conditions.

What You Will Receive

1 seed-grown Pachypodium mikea live plant shipped bare root. Includes a rare Madagascar succulent with a thickened, spiny trunk and slender green foliage when actively growing. Seed grown by the seller.

Growing Information

• Common Name: Pachypodium mikea
• Botanical Name: Pachypodium mikea
• Plant Type: Rare succulent / caudiciform plant
• Growth Stage: Seed grown
• Sun Requirements: Lots of bright sunlight
• Soil: Well-draining succulent soil
• Watering: Water during active growth and reduce watering during dormancy
• Flowers: White
• Foliage: Thin green leaves
• Dormancy: Winter dormancy; may lose most to all leaves
• Native Range: Madagascar
• Shipping: Bare root
• Container Friendly: Yes

Care Tip

Provide plenty of sunlight and excellent drainage. Expect significant leaf drop during winter dormancy and reduce watering. As temperatures rise and active growth resumes, gradually resume watering.