Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Tree
  
Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
  
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
  
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
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
  
Rocky areas, Tropical areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
  
9-12
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-7
  
12-10
  
Sunset Zone
9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
  
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Ivory
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Light Green
  
Gray Green, Tan
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Linear
  
Long Narrow
  
Thorns
Yes
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Very Slow
  
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
  
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water frequently
  
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
  
  
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
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, No fertilizers needed
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in early summer
  
Pests and Diseases
Brown Spots, Red blotch
  
Aphids, Dry root rot
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil, Sun
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Not Available
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
poisonous if ingested, Toxic
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls
  
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
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
  
Not Applicable
  
Other Uses
Not Available
  
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Sometimes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
YUCCA brevifolia
  
PACHYPODIUM lamerei
  
Common Name
yucca palm
tree yucca
palm tree yucca
  
Madagascar Palm, Club Foot
  
In Hindi
Joshua Tree
  
Madagascar palm
  
In German
Joshua Tree
  
Madagaskarpalme
  
In French
Joshua Tree
  
Pachypodium de Madagascar
  
In Spanish
Árbol de Joshua
  
Palma de Madagascar
  
In Greek
Joshua Tree
  
Pachypodium
  
In Portuguese
Joshua Tree
  
Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar
  
In Polish
Joshua Tree
  
Pachypodium
  
In Latin
Joshua ligno
  
Mandacaru
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Dicotyledonae
  
Order
Asparagales
  
Gentianales
  
Family
Agavaceae
  
Apocynaceae
  
Genus
Yucca
  
pachypodium
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Malouetieae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Apocynoideae
  
Season and Care of Joshua Tree and Madagascar palm
Season and care of Joshua Tree and Madagascar palm is important to know. While considering everything about Joshua Tree and Madagascar palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Joshua Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Madagascar palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Joshua Tree is Loam, Sand and for Madagascar palm is Sand while the PH of soil for Joshua Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Madagascar palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Joshua Tree and Madagascar palm Physical Information
Joshua Tree and Madagascar palm physical information is very important for comparison. Joshua Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Madagascar palm height is 370.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Joshua Tree and Madagascar palm are as follows:
Joshua Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Joshua Tree leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Madagascar palm flower color: White
- Madagascar palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Joshua Tree and Madagascar palm
Care of Joshua Tree and Madagascar palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Joshua Tree 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 Joshua Tree 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.