Common names:
Pachypodium
Bontaka

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Grass/Grass-like
Life cycle:Biennial
Sun Requirements:Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences:Dry
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 10a
Leaves:Other
Fruit:Pops open explosively when ripe
Suitable Locations:Bog gardening
Containers:Suitable for hanging baskets
Miscellaneous:Carnivorous
Goes Dormant
Conservation status:Vulnerable (VU)

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