Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
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
Tropical regions
Rocky areas, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow Orange
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in early summer
Pests and Diseases
Spider mites
Aphids, Dry root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips
poisonous if ingested, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Not Applicable
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia Americana
PACHYPODIUM lamerei
Common Name
Brunfelsia Americana
Madagascar Palm, Club Foot
In Hindi
Brunfelsia Americana
Madagascar palm
In German
Brunfelsia Americana
Madagaskarpalme
In French
Brunfelsia Americana
Pachypodium de Madagascar
In Spanish
Brunfelsia Americana
Palma de Madagascar
In Greek
Brunfelsia Americana
Pachypodium
In Portuguese
Brunfelsia Americana
Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar
In Polish
Brunfelsia Americana
Pachypodium
In Latin
Hedysarum
Mandacaru
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Brassicales
Gentianales
Family
Solanaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Capparis
pachypodium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Malouetieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Apocynoideae
Season and Care of Brunfelsia americana and Madagascar palm
Season and care of Brunfelsia americana and Madagascar palm is important to know. While considering everything about Brunfelsia americana and Madagascar palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brunfelsia americana season is Spring and Fall and Madagascar palm season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand and for Madagascar palm is Sand while the PH of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral and for Madagascar palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Brunfelsia americana and Madagascar palm Physical Information
Brunfelsia americana and Madagascar palm physical information is very important for comparison. Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Madagascar palm height is 370.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Brunfelsia americana and Madagascar palm are as follows:
Brunfelsia americana flower color: White, Light Yellow, Tan and Ivory
Brunfelsia americana leaf color: Dark Green
Madagascar palm flower color: White
- Madagascar palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Madagascar palm
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Madagascar palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brunfelsia americana pruning is done 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 Brunfelsia americana 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.