Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Central United States, Western United States, Canada
Madagascar
Types
Not available
Pachypodium boronii, Pachypodium brevicaule, Pachypodium rosulatum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert
gardens, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 13, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green, Purplish-black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of 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, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Root Pathogen
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Poisonous, Skin cuts
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cures poisoning from fish
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Not Available
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Used for making soaps
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Agave lechuguilla
PACHYPODIUM geayi
Common Name
lechuguilla
Madagaskar Palm
In Hindi
lechuguilla
Pachypodium
In German
lechuguilla
Pachypodium
In French
lechuguilla
Pachypodium
In Spanish
lechuguilla
Pachypodium
In Greek
lechuguilla
Pachypodium
In Portuguese
lechuguilla
Narrowleaf estrela do deserto
In Polish
lechuguilla
Wąskolistne pustyni gwiazdki
In Latin
lechuguilla
Pachypodium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Gentianales
Family
Agavaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Malouetieae
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Apocynoideae
Properties of Lechuguilla and Pachypodium
Wondering what are the properties of Lechuguilla and Pachypodium? We provide you with everything About Lechuguilla and Pachypodium. Lechuguilla has thorns and Pachypodium doesn't have thorns. Also Lechuguilla does not have fragrant flowers. Lechuguilla has allergic reactions like Not Available and Pachypodium has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Lechuguilla and Pachypodium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lechuguilla and Pachypodium
Season and care of Lechuguilla and Pachypodium is important to know. While considering everything about Lechuguilla and Pachypodium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lechuguilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pachypodium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lechuguilla is Loam, Sand and for Pachypodium is Sand while the PH of soil for Lechuguilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pachypodium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Lechuguilla and Pachypodium Physical Information
Lechuguilla and Pachypodium physical information is very important for comparison. Lechuguilla height is 5.10 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Pachypodium height is 460.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Lechuguilla and Pachypodium are as follows:
Lechuguilla flower color: Yellow
Lechuguilla leaf color: Green
Pachypodium flower color: White
- Pachypodium leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Lechuguilla and Pachypodium
Care of Lechuguilla and Pachypodium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lechuguilla pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pachypodium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lechuguilla 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.
