Pachypodium Lamerei "Halfmens" 20Liter

Botanical Name: Pachypodium lamerei
Common Names: Madagascar Palm, False Halfmens

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📌 Product Description

Pachypodium lamerei is a bold, architectural succulent tree recognised for its thick, spiny trunk and crown of long, glossy green leaves. Although commonly referred to as “Halfmens” in South African nurseries, the true Halfmens is Pachypodium namaquanum.

This Madagascar native stores water in its swollen trunk, making it highly drought-tolerant and well suited to water-wise gardens. Mature plants may produce elegant white, trumpet-shaped flowers during the warmer months. Its striking silhouette makes it a standout feature in both containers and landscape plantings.

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📏 Size When Fully Grown

Height: 2 – 6 m (smaller when container grown)
Spread: 1 – 2 m
Growth Habit: Upright, single-trunked succulent tree
Growth Rate: Moderate

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🌱 Best Growing Conditions

Light: Full sun to bright light (essential for strong growth)
Soil: Well-draining sandy or cactus mix
Water:

• Water moderately during spring and summer
• Allow soil to dry between watering
• Reduce watering significantly in winter
• Avoid waterlogged conditions

Feeding: Light feeding during active growth

Maintenance:

• Handle carefully due to sharp spines
• Remove dried lower leaves as needed
• Protect from heavy frost

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🌦️ Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)

Best Planting Time: Spring and early summer
Active Growing Season: Spring and summer
Flowering Season: Summer (on mature specimens)
Climate Suitability: Ideal for warm inland and coastal regions
Frost Tolerance: Sensitive to frost; protect below 5°C

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🌼 Additional Benefits

✔ Dramatic architectural statement plant
✔ Excellent drought tolerance
✔ Ideal for large containers
✔ Long-lived specimen plant
✔ Low maintenance once established
✔ Perfect for modern, water-wise gardens

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🌿 Ideal Uses

✔ Feature plant in succulent gardens
✔ Patio or courtyard focal point
✔ Large decorative containers
✔ Rockeries
✔ Contemporary landscape design
✔ Bright indoor spaces with strong light