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Pachycormus discolor
Called Elephant Tree from Baja California, with white trunk and pink flowers.
Pachycormus discolor is endemic to the Baja California Peninsula of Mexico, known as the Elephant Tree. Its most dramatic feature is the exceptionally thick white to ivory trunk, which can be wider than the plant is tall in old specimens. Deciduous in dry seasons, it produces pinnate leaves during the growing period and clusters of small pink flowers. In its natural habitat, it inhabits fog-shrouded coastal desert zones, drawing moisture from coastal fog. Growth is extremely slow. Full sun and excellent air circulation with highly porous soil are appropriate. Moderate watering during growth and drought in winter suit it well. It has reasonable cold tolerance. The uniquely pale, massive trunk of this Baja California endemic makes it a distinctive and sought-after Mexican caudex plant.
Origem
Baja California Peninsula, Mexico
Expectativa de vida
50+ years
Tamanho
30-150cm
Temperatura
5〜35℃
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Thick white trunk
Pink flowers
Full sun
Very sparingly
Advanced. Esta é uma espécie de nível avançado. Requer equipamento especializado e habilidades avançadas de criação com controle ambiental preciso.
A temperatura ideal para Pachycormus Discolor é 5〜35℃. Evite mudanças bruscas de temperatura e mantenha um ambiente estável.
A expectativa de vida média de Pachycormus Discolor é 50+ years. Com cuidados e nutrição adequados, podem viver uma vida longa e saudável.
Pachycormus Discolor normalmente atinge 30-150cm quando adulto. O tamanho pode variar dependendo das condições de cuidado e genética individual.
Pachycormus Discolor se alimenta de: −. Busque uma dieta equilibrada com frequência de alimentação adequada.
O preço de Pachycormus Discolor varia significativamente dependendo do morfo, tamanho e linhagem. Consulte nossa página de preços de mercado para informações atualizadas.
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