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| Latin Name: | Pachypodium namaquanum |
| Common Name: | N/A |
| Cultivar: | N/A |
$ 450.00 AUD
+ Delivery
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Up for sale is a premium, beautifully established Pachypodium namaquanum ('Halfmens' / 'Elephant's Trunk'). True seed-grown specimens of this size, fatness, and condition are incredibly rare to find available within Australia.
This plant represents years of patient, meticulous cultivation. It boasts a perfectly symmetrical, hyper-spiny, thick globose trunk transitioning into an active crown of beautiful velvety, wavy green foliage. Every single spine tier is perfectly intact with no rot scars or trunk damage, making it a true showpiece specimen.
Growth Habits & Condition:
Growth Cycle: True winter grower under my conditions. It enters deep dormancy from mid-Spring to mid-Summer.
Pot Size: Established and healthy in a 130mm pot.
Cultivation: Hard-grown in a premium, ultra-gritty mineral mix to ensure a thick, compact pachycaul form.
Care Requirements:
Light: Requires full, intense direct sun to keep its classic rugged desert appearance.
Watering: Water regularly during late autumn and winter active growth windows. Keep dry throughout its mid-Spring to mid-Summer dormancy period.
Care Instructions
Follow these detailed care instructions to keep your Elkhorn Fern thriving:
Mounting
Elkhorn ferns are epiphytic, meaning they naturally grow attached to trees. For best results:
- Mount on wood, cork, or similar materials
- Use sphagnum moss around the roots
- Secure with fishing line or plant-safe wire until established
Watering
Proper watering is crucial:
- Soak the root ball and shield fronds thoroughly when the moss feels dry
- Allow excess water to drain completely
- Reduce watering in winter
- Mist shield fronds occasionally
Light & Positioning
Place your fern where it receives:
- Bright, indirect light
- Protection from direct sun, especially midday
- Good air circulation
