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Pachypodium Gracilius
IntermediatePachypodium gracilius
The quintessential caudex plant from Madagascar. Round caudex body with yellow flowers. Wild-collected specimens with unique forms command high prices. Seed-growing is also very popular.
Dificultad
Intermediate
Temperatura
10〜40℃（適温20〜35℃）
Esperanza de vida
Several decades or more
Tamaño
10-40cm (caudex diameter)
Dieta
Water: thoroughly when dry in growth season / withhold after leaf drop
Acerca de
Pachypodium gracilius, endemic to southwestern Madagascar, is one of the most celebrated caudex plants in cultivation. It grows in limestone-based arid landscapes, developing a dramatically swollen, pear-shaped to spherical trunk covered in silver-gray skin with dense short spines. The caudex stores water and nutrients to survive extended dry seasons. Narrow, glossy leaves emerge at branch tips during the growing season, and bright yellow five-petaled flowers appear in spring to early summer. Growth is exceptionally slow, requiring decades to form a large specimen. Cultivation demands full direct sun, highly porous soil dominated by akadama, pumice, and volcanic aggregate, generous watering in the growing season, and complete drought during winter dormancy. Minimum temperature is around 10°C. Its sculptural form and rarity make it the icon of caudex collecting.
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Información básica
Origen
Madagascar
Esperanza de vida
Several decades or more
Tamaño
10-40cm (caudex diameter)
Temperatura
10〜40℃（適温20〜35℃）
Dieta
Water: thoroughly when dry in growth season / withhold after leaf drop
Guía de cuidado
Soil
Super fast-draining mix of Akadama, Hyuga, and pumice
Light
Direct sun essential. Lack of light causes etiolation and thin caudex
Winter Care
Bring indoors after leaf drop, no water. Keep above 10°C
Notes
Root rot is the greatest enemy. Cold + wet conditions are lethal
Most popularMadagascarYellow flowersSeed-growing popular
Preguntas frecuentes de Pachypodium Gracilius
Q¿Qué tan difícil es mantener Pachypodium Gracilius?
A
Intermediate. Esta es una especie de nivel intermedio. Se recomienda algo de experiencia previa y conocimiento de gestión ambiental.
Q¿Cuál es la temperatura ideal para Pachypodium Gracilius?
A
La temperatura ideal para Pachypodium Gracilius es 10〜40℃（適温20〜35℃）. Evita cambios bruscos de temperatura y mantén un ambiente estable.
Q¿Cuál es la esperanza de vida de Pachypodium Gracilius?
A
La esperanza de vida promedio de Pachypodium Gracilius es Several decades or more. Con cuidados y nutrición adecuados, pueden vivir una vida larga y saludable.
Q¿Qué tamaño alcanza Pachypodium Gracilius?
A
Pachypodium Gracilius típicamente alcanza 10-40cm (caudex diameter) como adulto. El tamaño puede variar según las condiciones de cuidado y la genética individual.
Q¿Qué debo alimentar a Pachypodium Gracilius?
A
Pachypodium Gracilius se alimenta de: Water: thoroughly when dry in growth season / withhold after leaf drop. Apunta a una dieta equilibrada con una frecuencia de alimentación adecuada.
Q¿Cuál es el precio típico de Pachypodium Gracilius?
A
El precio de Pachypodium Gracilius varía significativamente según el morfo, tamaño y linaje. Consulta nuestra página de precios de mercado para información actualizada.
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