This is one of my favorites for this year. First time to grow one. I got it in early May this year:


I did not repot it anymore, looks okay as it is. After reading a lot about its watering needs..I have regularly given it water, like everyday this summer. And it likes it a lot. Caudex plumped back and leaves are opening better now. I have read it also has nice blooms..so far no budding that I can see..maybe still too young to do it.

July photos:

Handsome plant, Tarev.

Love it! I saw one of those at the succulent show last year. Really cool looking.

Yeah it is a handsome thorny one, Bev!

Jonna, it is like the bosom buddy of my muscleman desert rose

tarev said: ... it is like the bosom buddy of my muscleman desert rose

You can check the blooms on Pachypodiums at http://www.out-of-africa-plant... - they have a poster with all the different bloom types.

The owners also told me that Pachys like lots of water in the summer, just none in the winter.

(warning, that website may cause you to buy plants )

Love that site Hetty! I will just browse and have my fill...am maxed out already with my plant budget for the year Maybe next year

Great website. I have bought from them years ago and still have those plants. Good stuff.
Tarev, cute Pachy! It probably needs another year or two to bloom and this one blooms white at the beginning of the growing season in the Spring.

Thanks Ursula! I was inspired by your Pachy and other caudex forming collection