Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs, Trees
Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
Origin
Northeast Mexico, Southeastern United States
Madagascar
Types
Not Available
P. ambongense P. baronii P. bicolor P. bispinosum P. brevicaule P. cactipes P. decaryi P. densiflorum P. eburneum P. geayi P. gracilius
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Slopes
Rocky areas, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not available
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Dry, Loam, Sandy
Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Dry
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Drought Tolerant, Reduce watering in winter
In Summer
Adequately
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Dry, Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Moist, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Dry
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Not Available
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in early summer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Aphids, Dry root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
poisonous if ingested, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Not Available, Urinary tract problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Applicable
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Senegalia berlandieri
PACHYPODIUM lamerei
Common Name
Acacia
Madagascar Palm, Club Foot
In Hindi
Acacia
Madagascar palm
In German
Acacia
Madagaskarpalme
In French
Acacia
Pachypodium de Madagascar
In Spanish
Acacia
Palma de Madagascar
In Greek
Acacia
Pachypodium
In Portuguese
Acacia
Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar
In Polish
Acacia
Pachypodium
In Latin
Acacia
Mandacaru
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Fabales
Gentianales
Family
Fabaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Acacieae
Malouetieae
Subfamily
Mimosoideae
Apocynoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Acacia and Madagascar palm
Wondering what are the properties of Acacia and Madagascar palm? We provide you with everything About Acacia and Madagascar palm. Acacia doesn't have thorns and Madagascar palm doesn't have thorns. Also Acacia does not have fragrant flowers. Acacia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Madagascar palm has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Acacia and Madagascar palm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Acacia and Madagascar palm
Season and care of Acacia and Madagascar palm is important to know. While considering everything about Acacia and Madagascar palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Acacia season is Spring and Madagascar palm season is Spring. The type of soil for Acacia is Dry, Loam, Sandy and for Madagascar palm is Sand while the PH of soil for Acacia is Slightly Alkaline and for Madagascar palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Acacia and Madagascar palm Physical Information
Acacia and Madagascar palm physical information is very important for comparison. Acacia height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Madagascar palm height is 370.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Acacia and Madagascar palm are as follows:
Acacia flower color: White
Acacia leaf color: Dark Green
Madagascar palm flower color: White
- Madagascar palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Acacia and Madagascar palm
Care of Acacia and Madagascar palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Acacia pruning is done No pruning needed and Madagascar palm pruning is done Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Acacia needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Madagascar palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.