Pachypodium succulentum v. griquense

Pachypodium succulentum v. griquensePachypodium succulentum var. griquense Family: Apocynaceae. A nice shrubby caudiciform species of Pachypodium. Very similar to P. bispinosum but differs in the flowers and it seems to be less heavily branched. Not difficult to grow. Experiences light frost in its native South Africa, but any hard frost can kill it. Likes water during the growing season as long as it is in well drained soil. Should be kept fairly dry in the winter. You will receive a

so it likes water in the cooler months and should be kept drier in the summer

your conditions will determine the ultimate coloration it settles on (which can continue to change as your conditions change

This form of the species has smooth leaf surfaces (i

This plant has a golden yellow variegation that isn't as dramatic as Kichiokan but the blue color actually makes it more attractive to me at least

It is approximately 5" diameter and shown in a 3

The flowers vary from dark red to greenish red depending on the individual plant

The stem is fat and white with thick (but not too sharp) spines

Last two images show more of the color range exhibited by this cultivar depending on growing conditions and time of year

Water regularly when actively growing

Produces big yellow flowers with a purple stigma

It has rounder

water when dry