Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
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 environments, Tropical regions
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
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Salmon
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat And Humidity, Salt, Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
Drought Tolerant, Reduce watering in winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, 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
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
15-30-15 liquid fertilizer, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in early summer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Birds, Brown Rot
Aphids, Dry root rot
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat And Humidity, Salt, Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available, pollinators
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
Anti-ageing, Good for skin, Making cosmetics
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Antitumor, Diabetes, Healing, Nutritive, Skin wounds
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Not Applicable
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Hylocereus undatus
PACHYPODIUM lamerei
Common Name
Pitahaya, Dragon Fruit
Madagascar Palm, Club Foot
In Hindi
hylocereus
Madagascar palm
In German
hylocereus
Madagaskarpalme
In French
hylocereus
Pachypodium de Madagascar
In Spanish
hylocereus
Palma de Madagascar
In Greek
hylocereus
Pachypodium
In Portuguese
hylocereus
Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar
In Polish
Hylocereus
Pachypodium
In Latin
Hylocereus
Mandacaru
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Caryophyllales
Gentianales
Family
Cactaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Hylocereus
pachypodium
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Malouetieae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Apocynoideae
Season and Care of Hylocereus and Madagascar palm
Season and care of Hylocereus and Madagascar palm is important to know. While considering everything about Hylocereus and Madagascar palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hylocereus season is Not Available and Madagascar palm season is Not Available. The type of soil for Hylocereus is Loam, Sand and for Madagascar palm is Sand while the PH of soil for Hylocereus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Madagascar palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hylocereus and Madagascar palm Physical Information
Hylocereus and Madagascar palm physical information is very important for comparison. Hylocereus 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 Hylocereus and Madagascar palm are as follows:
Hylocereus flower color: Not Available
Hylocereus leaf color: Not Available
Madagascar palm flower color: White
- Madagascar palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Hylocereus and Madagascar palm
Care of Hylocereus and Madagascar palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hylocereus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Hylocereus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Madagascar palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.