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Pachypodium ambongense
A rare Pachypodium from NW Madagascar with white flowers and thick trunk, difficult to grow.
Pachypodium ambongense is endemic to the Ambongo district of northwestern Madagascar and is exceptionally rare in cultivation. It is prized for its large, white flowers—making it one of the most beautiful flowering pachypodiums—combined with a thickened trunk densely armed with spines. Growth is very slow and plants are difficult to source, commanding high prices. Care follows standard Pachypodium protocol: full direct sun, extremely porous soil, generous growing-season watering, and complete winter drought. CITES protection limits trade to nursery-propagated seedlings. Minimum temperature 10°C. The combination of large white flowers, impressive trunk, and extreme rarity places it at the top tier of white-flowered Pachypodium collecting.
Origen
Ambongo district, northwestern Madagascar
Esperanza de vida
20-50 years
Tamaño
20-60cm
Temperatura
10〜35℃
−
Large white flowers
Very rare
High cultivation difficulty
Full sun
Advanced. Esta es una especie de nivel avanzado. Requiere equipo especializado y habilidades avanzadas de cría con control ambiental preciso.
La temperatura ideal para Pachypodium Ambongense es 10〜35℃. Evita cambios bruscos de temperatura y mantén un ambiente estable.
La esperanza de vida promedio de Pachypodium Ambongense es 20-50 years. Con cuidados y nutrición adecuados, pueden vivir una vida larga y saludable.
Pachypodium Ambongense típicamente alcanza 20-60cm como adulto. El tamaño puede variar según las condiciones de cuidado y la genética individual.
Pachypodium Ambongense se alimenta de: −. Apunta a una dieta equilibrada con una frecuencia de alimentación adecuada.
El precio de Pachypodium Ambongense varía significativamente según el morfo, tamaño y linaje. Consulta nuestra página de precios de mercado para información actualizada.
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