Pachypodium lealii v. saundersii 'compactum' Caudiciform The plant branches readily and

The plant branches readily and is fairly fast growing

Second image shows the orange color the plant can take on in high light

Over time the stem will get taller and taller and will branch from the base and the stems themselves

falling off in the fall and regrowing in the spring  Water regularly in summer

Pachypodium lealii v. saundersii 'compactum' Caudiciform The plant branches readily andPachypodium lealii v. saundersii 'compactum' A nice smaller shrubby caudiciform species with thick stems. As the name 'compactum' suggests it is a smaller form of the species that will form a fat plant in a smaller pot. Not difficult to grow. Experiences light frost in its native South Africa, but any hard frost can kill it. Likes water during the growing season as long as it is in well drained soil. Should be kept fairly dry in the winter. You will