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This fast growing Madagascan pachycaul is the largest of the rutenbergianum group and the most southerly in range. Clusters of violet/white flowers appear in spring before the plant comes out of dormancy. A tree-like pachycaul that is suitable for landscape use. Our plants are seed grown.

A beautiful crested specimen of this widely grown pachycaul native to Madagascar. Normally attaining tree-like dimensions with a thick, pachycaul trunk covered with large spines and crowned with short branches in maturity. Crested forms are rare and are seldom available in larger sizes. This plant has at least one crest and is about 4 x 4 inches across.

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A Madagascan pachycaul with a cigar-shaped trunk that can reach 30 feet tall, rarely branching until it reaches considerable size.  The thick silvery trunk is covered with heavy spines and is crowned with half inch wide, foot long or longer dark-green leaves with a red mid vein.  Very attractive as a landscape specimen in frost free areas, as a potted 'patio' plant or even as a house plant.  Has a dormancy period in winter and loses it leaves.  A popular, easy to cultivate plant that, like P. lameri, sometimes is referred to as a 'Madagascar Palm'.

Note: Pachypodiums go dormant in winter and lose their leaves. Do not be alarmed by this natural leaf drop.

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