Pachypodium lealii v. saundersii 'compactum' Caudiciform Lobivia saltensis A pretty ribbed

Lobivia saltensis  A pretty ribbed cactus from Bolivia with bright red flowers

but most now say it is just a variety of H

The plant branches readily and is fairly fast growing

Over time the stem will get taller and taller and will branch from the base and the stems themselves

Pachypodium lealii v. saundersii 'compactum' Caudiciform Lobivia saltensis A pretty ribbedPachypodium lealii v. saundersii 'compactum' A nice smaller shrubby caudiciform species with thick stems. As the name 'compactum' suggests it is a smaller form of the species that will form a fat plant in a smaller pot. Not difficult to grow. Experiences light frost in its native South Africa, but any hard frost can kill it. Likes water during the growing season as long as it is in well drained soil. Should be kept fairly dry in the winter. You will