About Lisianthus and Madagascar palm

Lisianthus

Madagascar palm

About Madagascar palm and Lisianthus

What is

Life Span

Biennial

Perennial

Type

Flowering Plants, Grass, Herbs

Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial

Origin

Southwestern United States, Mexico

Madagascar

Types

'Balboa White' lisianthus, 'Forever Blue' lisianthus, 'Forever White' lisianthus, 'Lisa Pink' lisianthus

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

99+

192

Habitat

Grassland, Warmer regions

Rocky areas, Tropical areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-11

9-12

AHS Heat Zone

12-1

12-10

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

Not Available

370.00 cm

99+

Minimum Width

Not Available

90.00 cm

99+

Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Blue, Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Not Available

Fruit Color

Not Available

Gray Green, Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Gray Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Gray Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Gray Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Gray Green

Not Available

Shape

Leaf Shape

Succulent

Long Narrow

Thorns

Yes

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Yes

Tolerances

Not Available

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period

Drought Tolerant, Reduce watering in winter

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Moist, Sand, Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads

Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in early summer

Pests and Diseases

Botrytis Blight, Cercospora leaf spot, Cucumber mosaic, Curvularia blotch, Downy mildew, Fusarium stem rot, Fusarium wilt, Impatiens necrotic spot, Lisianthus necrosis, Phyllosticta leaf spot, Pythium root rot, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Sclerophoma stem blight, Tobacco mosaic

Aphids, Dry root rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Yes

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single, Double, Semi-Double

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Yes

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Not Available

Showy Foliage

Yes

Showy Bark

Yes

Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies

Not Available

Allergy

Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting

poisonous if ingested, Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Not Available

Edible Uses

Not Available

Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Not Available

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Not Applicable

Other Uses

Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

Yes

Sometimes

Used As Outdoor Plant

Yes

Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

EUSTOMA grandiflorum

PACHYPODIUM lamerei

Common Name

Lisianthus

Madagascar Palm, Club Foot

In Hindi

Lisianthus

Madagascar palm

In German

Lisianthus

Madagaskarpalme

In French

Lisianthus

Pachypodium de Madagascar

In Spanish

Lisianthus

Palma de Madagascar

In Greek

Lisianthus

Pachypodium

In Portuguese

Lisianthus

Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar

In Polish

Eustoma

Pachypodium

In Latin

Lisianthus

Mandacaru

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Dicotyledonae

Order

Gentianales

Family

Gentianaceae

Apocynaceae

Genus

Eustoma

pachypodium

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Not Available

Malouetieae

Subfamily

Not Available

Apocynoideae

Number of Species

99+

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Properties of Lisianthus and Madagascar palm

Wondering what are the properties of Lisianthus and Madagascar palm? We provide you with everything About Lisianthus and Madagascar palm. Lisianthus doesn't have thorns and Madagascar palm doesn't have thorns. Also Lisianthus does not have fragrant flowers. Lisianthus has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Madagascar palm has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Lisianthus and Madagascar palm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Lisianthus and Madagascar palm

Season and care of Lisianthus and Madagascar palm is important to know. While considering everything about Lisianthus and Madagascar palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lisianthus season is Spring and Summer and Madagascar palm season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Lisianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Madagascar palm is Sand while the PH of soil for Lisianthus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Madagascar palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Lisianthus and Madagascar palm Physical Information

Lisianthus and Madagascar palm physical information is very important for comparison. Lisianthus 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 Lisianthus and Madagascar palm are as follows:

Lisianthus flower color: White, Blue, Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
Lisianthus leaf color: Gray Green
Madagascar palm flower color: White
Madagascar palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Lisianthus and Madagascar palm

Care of Lisianthus and Madagascar palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lisianthus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads 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 Lisianthus 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.