Pachypodium lamieri - Madagascar Palm

A very interesting-looking plant! Great shot.

Pip_c:

Thanks!

Wonderful .Its like a baby palm tree ..;o)))))

It's almost as if you've crossed the border to Mexico.

Interesting picture, i agree with Mushy !

Looks nice and warm there !

You can almost here it saying " i want to be a Royal Palm when i grow up "...LOL

Mushybanna, it's the reason for the common name. Unfortunately, this plant will never be a Royal palm. LOL! : > )

Meanie,

Well, the Mexican boarder is only 15 miles away.

Grandmage, it was a warm day...however, our temps have been running 5 - 10 degrees below normal the last couple of months. We San Diegans have been complaining a lot about the cooler than normal weather.

funny looking plant

Aleyna:

It's a very commonly grown succulent here in Southern California.
Do they grow where you live?

Marguerite:

Thanks! : > )

Delonix,
I'm not sure if I've seen this kind of plant here.

Aleyna:

It's possible it may be too wet where you live for these plants to grow well.

Madagascar palms are native to the dry topical areas of Madagascar.

I have one in ground for years..over 4'. Another,potted and kept outside is over 4' and with Plumeria sized- actually bigger then Plumeria leaves. Just waiting for flowers..some day.

This shrub typically blooms in late summer and fall; however, this year many bloomed very early in spring because of the very hot weather this past winter.