This seller does not ship to Western Australia (WA), Tasmania (TAS), Northern Territory (NT).
| Latin Name: | Pachypodium namaquanum |
| Common Name: | N/A |
| Cultivar: | N/A |
$ 500.00 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
Shipping Information
Plants will be shipped either bare-root or potted via Express Post the following Monday. I can combined shipping so please contact me if you purchase multiple items!
Local pick up is also available at Balwyn North, Victoria.
Sorry, no plant shipping to WA, NT, or TAS due to state biosecurity laws.
