A hefty, perfectly round caudex with pipe-like slender branches—*the* image most people have in mind when they hear “caudex”! Not only is this form iconic for the genus Pachypodium, but also it’s a true representative of caudiciform plants as a whole. Young branches are protected by spines, but the swollen caudex is smooth and hairless (in seed-grown plants, the spines often persist because they receive such careful treatment). Perhaps owing to its beautiful pale and flawless skin, it’s also been dubbed the Japanese name “Zougekyuu,” which means ‘Ivory Palace.’ The unique contrast between the plump caudex and those thin pipe branches is surprisingly rare among other Pachypodium species, making *gracilius* the darling of collectors. The basic species, P. rosulatum , has a more robust and compact build. Some distinguishing features are its fine, slender leaves, sparse and thin branching, and densely packed brownish spines. The name "gracilius" actually means “slender leaf.” These plants call Madagascar’s Isalo Mountains home.
| Season Type | Summer |
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| Sun Exposure | - |
| Hardiness | 5℃ / 41℉ |
| Blooming Season | - |
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ハリーが杖をかざして 「パキポディウム グラキリス！」 って言ったらなんの魔法が発動するかなとか考えてた
今年の2月上旬に播種したパキポディウム(グラキリス)４兄弟。 約２ヶ月が経って、だいぶ個性が出てきた。 スパルタ育生(特に照度)で真っ黒に日焼けしているけど元気に育ってる。 #パキポディウムグラキリス #実生 https://t.co/Zcoj1UEJhl
去年の10月頃に播種したグラキリスとデンシカウレのMixたち。無事に冬を乗り越えてよかった。 フォルムはみんなデンシカウレ寄りだけど、葉っぱが明らかにグラキリスの子が混じっている。 どう成長するか楽しみ。 #パキポディウム https://t.co/yeaK4LHc7P
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