Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Ornamental Plants
Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
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
Habitat
Low annual rainfall regions, Semi desert
Rocky areas, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
9-12
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs small amount of water
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, Alkaline
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
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
Black spots, Brown Spots, Rots, Snout weevils
Aphids, Dry root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory
poisonous if ingested, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Wild gardens
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cuts, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Skin irritation
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Not Applicable
Other Uses
Used for making soaps
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
AGAVE gypsophila
PACHYPODIUM lamerei
Common Name
American aloe, Century Plant, Maguey
Madagascar Palm, Club Foot
In Hindi
सदी संयंत्र
Madagascar palm
In German
Jahrhundert-Anlage
Madagaskarpalme
In French
Century Plant
Pachypodium de Madagascar
In Spanish
Planta de siglo
Palma de Madagascar
In Greek
αιώνα φυτών
Pachypodium
In Portuguese
Century Plant
Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar
In Polish
Century Plant
Pachypodium
In Latin
Century Plant
Mandacaru
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Asparagales
Gentianales
Family
Agavaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Malouetieae
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Apocynoideae
Season and Care of Century Plant and Madagascar palm
Season and care of Century Plant and Madagascar palm is important to know. While considering everything about Century Plant and Madagascar palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Century Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Madagascar palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Century Plant is Loam, Sand and for Madagascar palm is Sand while the PH of soil for Century Plant is Neutral, Alkaline and for Madagascar palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Century Plant and Madagascar palm Physical Information
Century Plant and Madagascar palm physical information is very important for comparison. Century Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Madagascar palm height is 370.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Century Plant and Madagascar palm are as follows:
Century Plant flower color: Yellow
Century Plant leaf color: Blue Green
Madagascar palm flower color: White
- Madagascar palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Century Plant and Madagascar palm
Care of Century Plant and Madagascar palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Century Plant 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 Century Plant 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.