Pachypodium lamerei Seeds (Madagascar Palm) – Exotic Succulent Seeds – Grown in Elfin Forest, California

🌱 Description

Pachypodium lamerei, known as the Madagascar Palm, is a striking exotic succulent with a tall, spiny trunk crowned by lush green leaves and, in maturity, adorned with white flowers. Despite its common name, it is not a palm but a unique succulent tree prized by collectors for its dramatic form and resilience.

Please note: These are seeds you are purchasing, not live plants. You can select the quantity you’d like from the available options.

✅ Description Highlights

• Botanical name: Pachypodium lamerei
• Common name: Madagascar Palm
• Unique appearance: Spiny trunk with lush green crown
• Flowering: White, not fragrant blooms on mature plants
• Growth habit: 4–6 ft indoors, 10–20 ft outdoors
• Cold hardiness: Protect below 40°F; USDA Zones 10–12
• Ornamental appeal: Rare, exotic succulent tree for collectors

🛠️ How to Grow (Basic Care)

• Germination: Soak seeds in warm water for 1-2 hrs before sowing
• Light: Bright indirect light for germination; full sun as they mature
• Soil: Well-draining cactus/succulent mix
• Water: Keep soil slightly moist during germination; allow to dry between waterings once established
• Germination time: 1–2 weeks at 75–85°F
• Germination rate: Approx. 60–80% with proper preparation
• Special notes: Seedlings develop spines within months; transplant once well rooted

📦 Shipping and Guarantee

We offer free shipping on all seed orders. Seeds are carefully packed in a protective padded envelope and include basic growing instructions. We are a small seed farm in Elfin Forest, California, producing high-quality seeds for generations. If you have any concerns with your seeds, please reach out to us and we’ll make it right.