Pachypodium bispinosum Mesemb Plant color varies on light

Plant color varies on light conditions with more light giving stronger purple color

Just make sure the soil is nearly dry between waterings

It likes afternoon shade

maybe even the upper teens

They look like sticks in the summer when dormant

Pachypodium bispinosum Mesemb Plant color varies on lightPachypodium bispinosum A nice shrubby caudiciform species of Pachypodium. Said to be the most floriferous species. Very similar to P. succulentum but differs in the flowers and it seems to make more small branches (which is nicer in my opinion). 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