Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
Origin
Central Asia
Madagascar
Types
Aceymac apple, Bailey Sweet apple, Dabinett apple, Nehou apple
P. ambongense P. baronii P. bicolor P. bispinosum P. brevicaule P. cactipes P. decaryi P. densiflorum P. eburneum P. geayi P. gracilius
Habitat
Hillside
Rocky areas, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-12
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Green, Red
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Drought Tolerant, Reduce watering in winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy
Loam, Moist, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in early summer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Canker, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Aphids, Dry root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Mouth itching, Throat itching
poisonous if ingested, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
-
Other Uses
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Showy Tree
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Malus domestica
PACHYPODIUM lamerei
Common Name
Apple Tree
Madagascar Palm, Club Foot
In Hindi
सेब का वृक्ष
Madagascar palm
In German
Apfelbaum
Madagaskarpalme
In French
Pommier
Pachypodium de Madagascar
In Spanish
Manzano
Palma de Madagascar
In Greek
μηλιά
Pachypodium
In Portuguese
Macieira
Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar
In Polish
jabłoń
Pachypodium
In Latin
Arbore
Mandacaru
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Rosales
Gentianales
Family
Rosaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Apple Tree and Madagascar palm
Season and care of Apple Tree and Madagascar palm is important to know. While considering everything about Apple Tree and Madagascar palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Apple Tree season is Spring and Madagascar palm season is Spring. The type of soil for Apple Tree is Loamy and for Madagascar palm is Sand while the PH of soil for Apple Tree is Neutral and for Madagascar palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Apple Tree and Madagascar palm Physical Information
Apple Tree and Madagascar palm physical information is very important for comparison. Apple Tree height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Madagascar palm height is 370.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Apple Tree and Madagascar palm are as follows:
Apple Tree flower color: White
Apple Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Madagascar palm flower color: White
- Madagascar palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Apple Tree and Madagascar palm
Care of Apple Tree and Madagascar palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Apple Tree pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Apple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Madagascar palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.