Madagascar Palm (PACHYPODIUM GEAYI)

[jpstod]

Went today to Hobby lobby to look for solar panels for a Project.

They didn't have any but I did find a kit to grow Madagascar Palms.

In the Science/Education Section.

There were 9 seeds. A small Terrium with everything you need to get them started.

There are other kits for more plants..

If your interested in the Company Website PM Me.

[beckdg]

how big do these palms get?

[jpstod]

I believe 15 at maturity..
I need to look them up more

[HewesHort]

Pachypodium is an awesome plant! but i think you would be better off buying one for $2 from home depot. they get huge! there is one at the Conservatory of Flowers in San Fransisco that is well over 12 feet tall. the large spines make it a fairly dangerous plant. i grow both P. greayi and P. lamerei, if you have the space they are a great addition. the seed does not store well, so i am surprised to see it sold in a kit. the entire plant is toxic, but the spines deture most would be snackers. many care sheets say they will handle full sun, ime they prefer afternoon shade and dont like to get too dry. they can handle extreme heat as long a they arent roasting in the sun. in more humid climates they can probably handle more sun, but im not sure. still, its a great plant to grow!

[jpstod]

So far so good I got 8 out of 9 Seeds to germinate.

About 2 inches tall..

[HewesHort]

thats awesome! What do the seedlings look like?

[jpstod]

Sometimes its not about buying something, its about doing it yourself..
Yea I can say I bought it at WallyWorld or I can say..I grew That MYSelf

[HewesHort]

thats pretty cool! when you transplant them use superthrive or similar shock preventer. ive never seen the seedlings before, thank you!