Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
Shrub
Types
P. ambongense P. baronii P. bicolor P. bispinosum P. brevicaule P. cactipes P. decaryi P. densiflorum P. eburneum P. geayi P. gracilius
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Habitat
Rocky areas, Tropical areas
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Reduce watering in winter
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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, Moist, Sand, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in early summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Dry root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic
-
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
-
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PACHYPODIUM lamerei
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Common Name
Madagascar Palm, Club Foot
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
In Hindi
Madagascar palm
Abutilon
In German
Madagaskarpalme
Abutilon
In French
Pachypodium de Madagascar
Abutilon
In Spanish
Palma de Madagascar
Abutilon
In Greek
Pachypodium
Abutilon
In Portuguese
Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar
Abutilon
In Polish
Pachypodium
Abutilon
In Latin
Mandacaru
Abutilon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Malvales
Family
Apocynaceae
Malvaceae
Genus
pachypodium
Abutilon
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Malouetieae
Malveae
Subfamily
Apocynoideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Madagascar palm and Abutilon
Season and care of Madagascar palm and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Madagascar palm and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Madagascar palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Abutilon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Madagascar palm is Sand and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Madagascar palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Madagascar palm and Abutilon Physical Information
Madagascar palm and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Madagascar palm height is 370.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Madagascar palm and Abutilon are as follows:
Madagascar palm flower color: White
Madagascar palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
- Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Madagascar palm and Abutilon
Care of Madagascar palm and Abutilon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Madagascar palm pruning is done Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Madagascar palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.