They seem to be rot-prone under less than ideal conditions and care. Water sparingly and give extra well-drained soil to avoid waterlogged conditions . The watering program will change depending on temperatures and stage of growth, but it is best not to let this plant dry out completely for any length of time. It is sensitive to cold and should be kept warm at all times. It tends to lose its leave and go dormant in winter when watering should be reduced to a minimum. It like full sun. To make them less prone to rotting, they can be grafted onto Pachypodium gaeyi or Pachypodium lamerei. Plant grafted grow even faster and flower easily.