Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia
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
Damp shady woods, Hedgebanks, Mediterranean region
Rocky areas, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Strap shaped
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
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 Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Bulb fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in early summer
Pests and Diseases
Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs
Aphids, Dry root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Bees, pollinators
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
poisonous if ingested, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Not Applicable
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Leucojum aestivum
PACHYPODIUM lamerei
Common Name
Leucojum, summer snowflake
Madagascar Palm, Club Foot
In Hindi
Leucojum
Madagascar palm
In German
Leucojum
Madagaskarpalme
In French
Leucojum
Pachypodium de Madagascar
In Spanish
Leucojum
Palma de Madagascar
In Greek
Leucojum
Pachypodium
In Portuguese
Leucojum
Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar
In Polish
Leucojum
Pachypodium
In Latin
Leucojum
Mandacaru
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Liliales
Gentianales
Family
Liliaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Leucojum
pachypodium
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Malouetieae
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Apocynoideae
Season and Care of Leucojum and Madagascar palm
Season and care of Leucojum and Madagascar palm is important to know. While considering everything about Leucojum and Madagascar palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leucojum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Madagascar palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Leucojum is Loam, Sand and for Madagascar palm is Sand while the PH of soil for Leucojum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Madagascar palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Leucojum and Madagascar palm Physical Information
Leucojum and Madagascar palm physical information is very important for comparison. Leucojum height is 7.60 cm and width Not Available whereas Madagascar palm height is 370.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Leucojum and Madagascar palm are as follows:
Leucojum flower color: White and Light Pink
Leucojum leaf color: Green
Madagascar palm flower color: White
- Madagascar palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Leucojum and Madagascar palm
Care of Leucojum and Madagascar palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leucojum 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 Leucojum 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.