{"product_id":"nasiona-pachypodium-saundersa-pachypodium-saundersii","title":"Saunders's Pachypodium Seeds - Pachypodium saundersii","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003ePachypodium Saundersa - Pachypodium saundersii\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003ePachypodium saundersii\u003c\/strong\u003e is a caudex-forming succulent from the dogbane family (Apocynaceae), one of only five species of the genus growing on the African continent; in English, it is called kudu lily or Lundi star. It forms a thick, silvery-gray, water-storing base from which several branched stems emerge, densely covered with pairs of sharp spines. Glossy, dark green leaves 3–8 cm long develop at the ends of the stems, along with large white flowers with a pink blush in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth and development characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eIn nature, \u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003ePachypodium saundersii\u003c\/strong\u003e is a low shrub reaching \u003cstrong\u003e0.5–1.5 m\u003c\/strong\u003e in height; in a container, it remains smaller and can fit in a pot 20–30 cm in diameter for years. Among pachypodiums, it is considered a relatively fast-growing species: young plants can double in size in a single season, while older specimens grow more slowly but steadily thicken. During the cooler, dry season, it sheds its leaves and enters dormancy lasting about \u003cstrong\u003e3 months\u003c\/strong\u003e, then produces new leaves in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering and fruiting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe flowers are funnel-shaped, white with a pink or purple tint, delicately scented, and borne at the stem tips. In its native habitat, the plant flowers from autumn to early winter; in cultivation, it usually flowers in late summer and autumn, often on leafless stems. After pollination, two horn-shaped follicles develop, containing numerous small seeds equipped with a tuft of hairs that aids wind dispersal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin and natural habitat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe species is native to southeastern Africa: it occurs in South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, Limpopo), Eswatini, Mozambique and southern Zimbabwe, with its center of distribution in the Lebombo Mountains and the adjacent lowveld lowlands. It grows in full sun among rocks and in rock crevices, in dry, warm scrubland where most rain falls during the hot summer and winter is dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe plant needs the brightest, sunniest position possible; in summer, it thrives outdoors in full sun, or indoors on a south-facing windowsill. The substrate must be mineral and very well drained, such as a cactus mix with a large addition of pumice or gravel, and the pot must have drainage holes. During the growing season, water thoroughly, but only after the substrate has dried out completely, and feed every 4–8 weeks with diluted cactus fertilizer. The optimal growing temperature is \u003cstrong\u003e20–35 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eWhen the leaves fall in autumn, reduce watering almost to zero. In winter, the plant should be kept in a bright, dry place at a temperature of \u003cstrong\u003e10–15 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e; it tolerates around 5 °C for short periods, but in a moist substrate, cold quickly leads to rot. The species is not frost-hardy (USDA zone 10), so in the temperate climate of Europe it is grown exclusively in a container. Repot every 2–3 years in spring. The entire plant is poisonous, and its sap may irritate the skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrnamental use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003ePachypodium saundersii is a classic collector's plant and one of the most rewarding species to grow in bonsai style: its caudex, spiny stems and the contrast between the foliage and bare, flowering branches provide an attractive appearance throughout the year. It looks excellent in shallow ceramic bowls, in collections of succulents and caudex plants, and in sunny greenhouses.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"mr.seed","offers":[{"title":"5","offer_id":54108411724104,"sku":"2756","price":16.5,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"10","offer_id":54108411756872,"sku":"2757","price":29.9,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"50","offer_id":54108411789640,"sku":"2758","price":145.0,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"100","offer_id":54108411822408,"sku":"2759","price":269.0,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/2649\/0440\/files\/Nasiona-Pachypodium-SaundersaPachypodium-Saundersii-2.webp?v=1790070025","url":"https:\/\/www.mrseed.eu\/en\/products\/nasiona-pachypodium-saundersa-pachypodium-saundersii","provider":"mr.seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}