There are plants that seem to have turned water into wood: Pachypodium is one of them, with swollen trunks (CAUDEX) that store reserves to survive drought. Its 23 species come from Madagascar and Southern Africa. Their dormancy follows the shortening of the day and the drop in temperature, although each species has its own rhythm. They are sensitive to cold: they mainly come from environments equivalent to USDA 9–11. They need plenty of light and, during growth, should be watered when the caudex begins to wrinkle.
There are plants that seem to have turned water into wood: Pachypodium is one of them, with swollen trunks (CAUDEX) that store reserves to survive drought. Its 23 species come from Madagascar and Southern Africa. Their dormancy follows the shortening of the day and the drop in temperature, although each species has its own rhythm. They are sensitive to cold: they mainly come from environments equivalent to USDA 9–11. They need plenty of light and, during growth, should be watered when the caudex begins to wrinkle.
