Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Shrub
Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
Origin
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
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
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
Rocky areas, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
9-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pale White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Circular
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
Drought Tolerant, Reduce watering in winter
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in early summer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Dry root rot
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal distension
poisonous if ingested, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Not Applicable
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
PACHYPODIUM lamerei
Common Name
Dwarf Bamboo
Madagascar Palm, Club Foot
In Hindi
अजवाइन
Madagascar palm
In German
Ajowan
Madagaskarpalme
In French
Ajowan
Pachypodium de Madagascar
In Spanish
Trachyspermum ammi
Palma de Madagascar
In Greek
σπόρους καραμπίνα
Pachypodium
In Portuguese
aipo
Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar
In Polish
seler
Pachypodium
In Latin
semina Carom
Mandacaru
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Apiales
Gentianales
Family
Apiaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Trachyspermum
pachypodium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Apioideae
Apocynoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ajwain plant and Madagascar palm
Season and care of Ajwain plant and Madagascar palm is important to know. While considering everything about Ajwain plant and Madagascar palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ajwain plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Madagascar palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Madagascar palm is Sand while the PH of soil for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Madagascar palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ajwain plant and Madagascar palm Physical Information
Ajwain plant and Madagascar palm physical information is very important for comparison. Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Madagascar palm height is 370.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Ajwain plant and Madagascar palm are as follows:
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Madagascar palm flower color: White
- Madagascar palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Ajwain plant and Madagascar palm
Care of Ajwain plant and Madagascar palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Madagascar palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.