Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Madagascar
Mediterranean
Types
P. ambongense P. baronii P. bicolor P. bispinosum P. brevicaule P. cactipes P. decaryi P. densiflorum P. eburneum P. geayi P. gracilius
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Habitat
Rocky areas, Tropical areas
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
7-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Glandular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Reduce watering in winter
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Moist, Sand, Well drained
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, 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
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic
Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Not Applicable
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
PACHYPODIUM lamerei
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
Madagascar Palm, Club Foot
Artichoke
In Hindi
Madagascar palm
Artichoke
In German
Madagaskarpalme
Artischocke
In French
Pachypodium de Madagascar
Artichaut
In Spanish
Palma de Madagascar
Alcachofa
In Greek
Pachypodium
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar
Alcachofra
In Polish
Pachypodium
Karczoch
In Latin
Mandacaru
cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Eudicotyledones
Order
Gentianales
Asterales
Family
Apocynaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Malouetieae
Cynareae
Subfamily
Apocynoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Madagascar palm and Artichoke
Season and care of Madagascar palm and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Madagascar palm and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Madagascar palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Artichoke season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Madagascar palm is Sand and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Madagascar palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
Madagascar palm and Artichoke Physical Information
Madagascar palm and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Madagascar palm height is 370.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Madagascar palm and Artichoke are as follows:
Madagascar palm flower color: White
Madagascar palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Madagascar palm and Artichoke
Care of Madagascar palm and Artichoke 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 Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads. In summer Madagascar palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.