Elephants Trunk Plant - Pachypodium namaquanum purple-red triangular leaves and small

triangular leaves and small

as this cliff-dwelling species is very prone to root rot

pink or lavender flowers

you can consider supplementing with a grow light to provide the necessary brightness

Elephants Trunk Plant - Pachypodium namaquanum purple-red triangular leaves and smallIntroducing the stunning Elephant's Trunk plant, which is also known as the Pachypodium namaquanum, a vibrant member of the Pachypodium genus. The Elephant's Trunk plant gets its name from its unique, thick stem that resembles an elephant's trunk. This stem is covered in sharp spines, which act as a defense mechanism against herbivores. When fully grown, the Pachypodium namaquanum can reach impressive heights of up to 16 feet in its natural habitat.