Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Madagascar
Types
Not Available
Pachypodium boronii, Pachypodium brevicaule, Pachypodium rosulatum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
gardens, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green, Purplish-black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Burgundy, Dark Red
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires more often in extreme heat, Requires regular watering
Water less during winter, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Poisonous, Skin cuts
Aesthetic Uses
Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ABELIA x grandiflora
PACHYPODIUM geayi
Common Name
Glossy Abelia
Madagaskar Palm
In Hindi
Glossy Abelia
Pachypodium
In German
Glossy Abelia
Pachypodium
In French
Abelia Glossy
Pachypodium
In Spanish
Abelia brillante
Pachypodium
In Greek
γυαλιστερό Abelia
Pachypodium
In Portuguese
Abelia brilhante
Narrowleaf estrela do deserto
In Polish
Błyszczący Abelia
Wąskolistne pustyni gwiazdki
In Latin
Abutilon glossy
Pachypodium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Gentianales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Malouetieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Apocynoideae
Season and Care of Glossy Abelia and Pachypodium
Season and care of Glossy Abelia and Pachypodium is important to know. While considering everything about Glossy Abelia and Pachypodium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Glossy Abelia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pachypodium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Glossy Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pachypodium is Sand while the PH of soil for Glossy Abelia is Acidic, Neutral and for Pachypodium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Glossy Abelia and Pachypodium Physical Information
Glossy Abelia and Pachypodium physical information is very important for comparison. Glossy Abelia height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Pachypodium height is 460.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Glossy Abelia and Pachypodium are as follows:
Glossy Abelia flower color: White and Light Pink
Glossy Abelia leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
Pachypodium flower color: White
- Pachypodium leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Glossy Abelia and Pachypodium
Care of Glossy Abelia and Pachypodium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Glossy Abelia pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Pachypodium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Glossy Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pachypodium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.