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Pachypodium saundersii

by Johan Wentzel

Pachypodium saundersii
Common Name
Kudu lily
Plant Type
Succulent
Plant Description

Pachypodium saundersii  is a succulent shrub with a swollen stem, up to 1.5 m high. The exposed tuberous stem is up to 1 m in diameter and produces several narrow, thorny branches. The plant is covered in paired, sharp thorns, and dark green shiny leaves, and it flowers annually producing masses of white flowers that have a pinkish/purplish tinge to them. Flowering season is quite long. lasting from February to May. This species grows in dry woodland amongst rocks or in rock crevices.

Plant in a well-drained, sandy soil in full sun and water sparingly. Keep dry during the dormant period. It can withstand moderate frost.

It is an excellent container plant.

Afrikaanse Naam
Koedoe lelie
Hardiness
Semi hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Deciduous
Growth Rate
Slow
Flowering Time
Early autumn
Flower Colour
White
Shape
Compact
Soil
Sand
Plant Size
1m
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