Elephants Trunk Plant - Pachypodium namaquanum houseplant outdoor USDA zone 10-11

outdoor USDA zone 10-11

which are constantly blooming

The soil should be well-ventilated

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it takes 50-70 years to grow their first arm

Elephants Trunk Plant - Pachypodium namaquanum houseplant outdoor USDA zone 10-11Introducing the stunning Elephant's Trunk plant, which is also known as the Pachypodium namaquanum, a vibrant member of the Pachypodium genus. The Elephant's Trunk plant gets its name from its unique, thick stem that resembles an elephant's trunk. This stem is covered in sharp spines, which act as a defense mechanism against herbivores. When fully grown, the Pachypodium namaquanum can reach impressive heights of up to 16 feet in its natural habitat.