Pachypodium mikea SEEDS

Pachypodium mikea seeds grow into a striking semi-succulent tree native to the dry shrubland of south-western Madagascar. This rare Madagascar pachypodium, described by Lthy in 2004, develops a stout, water-storing pachycaul trunk heavily armed with robust spines, producing a crown of narrow leaves at its apex. It belongs to the same arborescent group as P. lamerei and P. geayi and is among the least commonly offered Pachypodium species from seed.

Pachypodium mikea is prized by collectors for its architectural silhouette and the rarity of its seed availability. White flowers with a yellow throat are produced at the growing tips of mature specimens. Like all Pachypodiums, the plant contains latex throughout and demands very fast-draining, mineral compost and near-total drought in winter to thrive.

• Stout pachycaul trunk storing water for extended dry periods
• Heavily armed with stiff, robust spines typical of arborescent Pachypodiums
• Narrow leaves clustered at the apex in a palm-like crown
• White flowers with yellow throat produced on mature specimens
• One of the rarest Pachypodium species available from seed

Adding Pachypodium mikea seeds to your collection is a rare opportunity to grow one of Madagascar’s lesser-known caudiciform trees from scratch. Its sculptural trunk and collector status make it a standout specimen in any succulent or caudex collection.

IMPORTANT: Pictures show the adult plant, which is not for sale. The offer is only for seeds.