Pachypodium 'lamerei' (Madagascar Palm)

Madagascar Palm 🌴🌵 has a thick spiny trunk topped with long narrow leaves, giving it a bold desert look that feels sculptural and a little dramatic even as a smaller plant. It does best in very bright light indoors or a sunny outdoor spot in warm weather, where it can keep its shape and stay sturdy without stretching. This is a fairly easy plant if you have the light for it, but it does not forgive overwatering and should never sit in soggy soil. Pro tip: give it a pot with excellent drainage and let the soil dry fully before watering again ☀️.

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Quick Facts:
🌱 Botanical Name: Pachypodium lamerei
🏷️ Common Names: Madagascar Palm, Pachypodium, Spiny Palm
💧 Watering Needs: Low; allow soil to dry fully between waterings
☀️ Light Needs: Very bright light; enjoys direct sun
🍃 Growth Habit: Upright, trunk-forming succulent
🪴 Difficulty Level: Beginner to Intermediate
⚠️ Toxicity: Toxic if chewed or ingested; spines can also cause injury
🌎 Native Region: Madagascar

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