Pachypodium geayi Seeds - Succulent Tree

Pachypodium geayi Seeds

Pachypodium geayi is a tree of up to 8 m with a thick trunk that branches from a height of ± 3 m or more. Compared to Pachypodium lamerei, it has longer and thinner leaves at the tips of branches and the leaves and spines are covered in a velvet-grey hairiness. The white flowers are borne on much-branched inflorescences.

The plants grow in dry woodland on calcareous and schist soils. It is more local and narrower in tolerance than Pachypodium lamerei, and in cultivation it seems to be more delicate. The epithet commemorates M. Geay who discovered the species. It grows in sand in low dry forest at altitudes from 0-100 m.

Bizarre and beautiful the Pachypodium geayi is a must have for any plant collection. This very unique and palm-like tropical succulent from Madagascar is very easy to grow. It makes a bold statement when planted in the landscape, but works equally as well as a patio or houseplant.