Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Madagascar
Types
Shrub
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, 13, 24
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Moist, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Red blotch
Aphids, Dry root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
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
Abandonment, epilepsy, Fever, Gout, Leprosy, Skin irritation, Syphilis, Tooth ache, Ulcers
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Not Applicable
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
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
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALOTROPIS gigantea
PACHYPODIUM lamerei
Common Name
Crown flower
Madagascar Palm, Club Foot
In Hindi
Crown flower
Madagascar palm
In German
Crown Blume
Madagaskarpalme
In French
fleur de la Couronne
Pachypodium de Madagascar
In Spanish
flor de la corona
Palma de Madagascar
In Greek
στέμμα λουλούδι
Pachypodium
In Portuguese
coroa da flor
Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar
In Polish
korona kwiatu
Pachypodium
In Latin
flos florum
Mandacaru
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Gentianales
Gentianales
Family
Asclepiadaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Calotropis
pachypodium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Malouetieae
Subfamily
Asclepiadoideae
Apocynoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Crown Flower and Madagascar palm
Season and care of Crown Flower and Madagascar palm is important to know. While considering everything about Crown Flower and Madagascar palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crown Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Madagascar palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crown Flower is Sand and for Madagascar palm is Sand while the PH of soil for Crown Flower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Madagascar palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Crown Flower and Madagascar palm Physical Information
Crown Flower and Madagascar palm physical information is very important for comparison. Crown Flower height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Madagascar palm height is 370.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Crown Flower and Madagascar palm are as follows:
Crown Flower flower color: Lavender
Crown Flower leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Madagascar palm flower color: White
- Madagascar palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Crown Flower and Madagascar palm
Care of Crown Flower and Madagascar palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crown Flower 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 Crown Flower 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.