Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Grass
Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
Origin
North America, South America, Europe, Southern Africa, Asia
Madagascar
Types
Hulled Barley, Hulless Barley, Barley Grits
P. ambongense P. baronii P. bicolor P. bispinosum P. brevicaule P. cactipes P. decaryi P. densiflorum P. eburneum P. geayi P. gracilius
Habitat
Humid climates
Rocky areas, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Gold
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
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
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season
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
Red blotch
Aphids, Dry root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Eczema, Headache, Itchiness, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Watery eyes, wheezing
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
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diabetes, Diarrhea
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Not Applicable
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
HORDEUM vulgare
PACHYPODIUM lamerei
Common Name
Barley
Madagascar Palm, Club Foot
In Hindi
जौ
Madagascar palm
In German
Gerste
Madagaskarpalme
In French
orge
Pachypodium de Madagascar
In Spanish
cebada
Palma de Madagascar
In Greek
κριθάρι
Pachypodium
In Portuguese
cevada
Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar
In Polish
jęczmień
Pachypodium
In Latin
hordei
Mandacaru
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Cyperales
Gentianales
Family
Poaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Hordeum
pachypodium
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Triticeae
Malouetieae
Subfamily
Pooideae
Apocynoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Barley and Madagascar palm
Wondering what are the properties of Barley and Madagascar palm? We provide you with everything About Barley and Madagascar palm. Barley doesn't have thorns and Madagascar palm doesn't have thorns. Also Barley does not have fragrant flowers. Barley has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Eczema, Headache, Itchiness, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Watery eyes and wheezing and Madagascar palm has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Eczema, Headache, Itchiness, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Watery eyes and wheezing. 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 Barley and Madagascar palm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Barley and Madagascar palm
Season and care of Barley and Madagascar palm is important to know. While considering everything about Barley and Madagascar palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barley season is Not Available and Madagascar palm season is Not Available. The type of soil for Barley is Loam, Sand and for Madagascar palm is Sand while the PH of soil for Barley is Not Available and for Madagascar palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Barley and Madagascar palm Physical Information
Barley and Madagascar palm physical information is very important for comparison. Barley height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Madagascar palm height is 370.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Barley and Madagascar palm are as follows:
Barley flower color: Not Available
Barley leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Madagascar palm flower color: White
- Madagascar palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Barley and Madagascar palm
Care of Barley and Madagascar palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barley pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season 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 Barley 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.