Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
Vegetable
Types
P. ambongense P. baronii P. bicolor P. bispinosum P. brevicaule P. cactipes P. decaryi P. densiflorum P. eburneum P. geayi P. gracilius
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Habitat
Rocky areas, Tropical areas
Not Available, Unknown
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
Not Available, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Reduce watering in winter
Needs watering once a week, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Moist, Sand, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged 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
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
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
Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Not Applicable
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PACHYPODIUM lamerei
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
Common Name
Madagascar Palm, Club Foot
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
In Hindi
Madagascar palm
चुकंदर
In German
Madagaskarpalme
Rübe
In French
Pachypodium de Madagascar
betterave
In Spanish
Palma de Madagascar
remolacha
In Greek
Pachypodium
παντζάρι
In Portuguese
Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar
beterraba
In Polish
Pachypodium
buraczany
In Latin
Mandacaru
cui pendens sicula beta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Caryophyllidae
Order
Gentianales
Not Available
Family
Apocynaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Malouetieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Apocynoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Madagascar palm and Beet
Season and care of Madagascar palm and Beet is important to know. While considering everything about Madagascar palm and Beet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Madagascar palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Beet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Madagascar palm is Sand and for Beet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Madagascar palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Beet is Neutral.
Madagascar palm and Beet Physical Information
Madagascar palm and Beet physical information is very important for comparison. Madagascar palm height is 370.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Madagascar palm and Beet are as follows:
Madagascar palm flower color: White
Madagascar palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Beet flower color: Red and Green
- Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Care of Madagascar palm and Beet
Care of Madagascar palm and Beet 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 Beet pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Madagascar palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Beet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.