Pachypodium Rosulatum (Elephant’s Foot Plant)
Pachypodium Rosulatum (Elephant’s Foot Plant)
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Pachypodium Rosulatum (Elephant’s Foot Plant) is a striking caudiciform succulent prized for its unusual swollen, bottle-shaped trunk and sculptural branching form. Its dark green leaves form attractive rosettes at the branch tips, while the spiny stems and silvery-green caudex provide excellent texture and year-round architectural interest. Bright yellow flowers add a vibrant seasonal display, making this an eye-catching feature plant for collectors and succulent enthusiasts
Well suited to sunny, dry and well-drained conditions, Pachypodium Rosulatum is a drought-tolerant choice for rockeries, succulent gardens and container displays. Its distinctive form makes it particularly appealing as a feature plant where a bold, low-maintenance specimen is desired, while its ability to store water in the caudex helps it cope with periods of dryness

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Mature height
Up to 2 m
Mature width
Up to 2 m
Spacing
1–2 m
Evergreen/Deciduous
Deciduous
Foliage
Dark green foliage, silvery-green caudex, yellow flowers
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Late spring to summer
Sun tolerance
Full sun
Maintenance
Low maintenance once established, requires excellent drainage and careful watering
Root System
Fibrous succulent root system associated with a swollen water-storing caudex, requires very well-drained soil