• Pachypodium brevicaule, which means “thick-foot, short-stem”, has a grey caudex that resembles an elephant’s trunk. It is one of the smaller species of the family. This plant is native to south-central Madagascar and can grow up to 12 inches (30 cm) in diameter. Its stem also looks like a blob (or a cow-pie) because it is compressed horizontally and doesn’t reach over a few inches high.
• The tube-shaped bright yellow flowers are about 3 cm in diameter and bloom in the summer. Its leaves, which are about 2-4 cm long and 1-2 cm wide, form loosely compact rosettes.
• All of the plants will be shipped bare root.

LIGHT/SOIL/WATER

• Porous and well-drained potting mix. Optimal pH is around 5.0 to 6.0 (slightly acidic).
• Full sun.
• Water thoroughly only when soil is dry to the touch, then let drain completely. Reduce watering to a minimum in the winter.
• This plant cannot tolerate the cold, should always be kept in warm temperatures. The minimum temperature required is about 55°F (13°C).