Pachipodium Resulatum

Pachypodium rosulatum – The Madagascar Bottle Tree

Family: Apocynaceae
Origin: Madagascar
Common Name: Elephant’s Foot Plant, Madagascar Bottle Tree, Rosette Pachypodium

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Product Overview:

Pachypodium rosulatum is a truly remarkable, caudiciform succulent native to the dry, rocky regions of Madagascar. This species is prized for its bulbous, bottle-shaped base (caudex) and its elegant rosette of narrow green leaves, making it both a collector’s gem and a standout in succulent or bonsai collections.

With its sculptural form, spiny texture, and bright yellow, buttercup-like flowers, Pachypodium rosulatum offers a perfect blend of exotic beauty and desert resilience.

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Key Features:

• Caudex (Base): Swollen, woody base used for water storage; grayish to brown and can become gnarled and sculptural with age

• Leaves: Narrow, bright green leaves forming a tight rosette at the top of the stems; deciduous in winter or dry periods

• Flowers: Bright yellow, trumpet-shaped blooms; typically appear in late spring to summer

• Spines: Small, sharp spines protect the stems — handle with care!

• Size: Up to 30–60 cm in height in cultivation; larger in nature

• Growth Habit: Multi-branched succulent shrub with each branch topped by a rosette of leaves

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Care & Growing Conditions:

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Plant Type:

• Succulent / Caudiciform / Bonsai-friendly

• Perfect for pots, rock gardens, or as a statement container plant

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Shipping & Packaging:

• Size Available: Young seedlings (10–15 cm) or mature plants with developed caudex

• Shipping Method: Bare root or potted (select at checkout)

• Packaging: Carefully wrapped with padding to protect the caudex and leaves during transit

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Conservation Note:

Pachypodium rosulatum is native to Madagascar and protected under CITES Appendix II, meaning international trade is regulated. Our plants are legally propagated from nursery stock and not wild-harvested.

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Price:

[Insert price here – young plants often range from $30–$80; mature caudiciforms can range from $100–$300+ depending on age and shape.]