Pachypodium lealii v. saundersii 'compactum' Caudiciform The branches can reach several

The branches can reach several feet long in time and it will eventually form a caudex

The plant branches readily and is fairly fast growing

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

Takes normal succulent watering

While technically a succulent this plant doesn't like drying out fully (but is forgiving of the occasional dry spell)

Pachypodium lealii v. saundersii 'compactum' Caudiciform The branches can reach severalPachypodium 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