About Madagascar palm and Boxelder

Madagascar palm

Boxelder

About Boxelder and Madagascar palm

What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial

Tree

Origin

Madagascar

North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada

Types

P. ambongense P. baronii P. bicolor P. bispinosum P. brevicaule P. cactipes P. decaryi P. densiflorum P. eburneum P. geayi P. gracilius

Ash leaves maple, Acer negundo califormicum tehachapi, Acer negundo Flamingo

Number of Varieties

192

Not Available

Habitat

Rocky areas, Tropical areas

Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests, Shores of rivers or lakes, Terrestrial

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-12

2-8

AHS Heat Zone

12-10

8-3

Sunset Zone

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

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

370.00 cm

99+

2,438.40 cm

Minimum Width

90.00 cm

99+

1,524.00 cm

Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Red, Yellow green, Dark Red

Flower Color Modifier

Not Available

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Gray Green, Tan

Green, Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Yellow, Yellow green, Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

Not Available

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long Narrow

Broadly Ovate

Thorns

Yes

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Early Spring, Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought

Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Drought Tolerant, Reduce watering in winter

Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Moist, Sand, Well drained

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

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

Prune every year, Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

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, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Yes

Flower Petal Number

Single

Not Available

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Yes

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Yes

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Not Available

Showy Foliage

Yes

Showy Bark

Yes

Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Sometimes

Self-Sowing

Yes

Attracts

Not Available

Aphids, Birds, Squirrels

Allergy

poisonous if ingested, Toxic

Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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

Bonsai

Beauty Benefits

Not Available

Edible Uses

Not Available

Yes

Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Not Available

Antidote, Antiemetic

Part of Plant Used

Not Applicable

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes

Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Edible syrup, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood log is used in making fences

Used As Indoor Plant

Sometimes

Used As Outdoor Plant

Yes

Garden Design

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

Screening / Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PACHYPODIUM lamerei

ACER negundo

Common Name

Madagascar Palm, Club Foot

Ash-Leaved Maple, Boxelder

In Hindi

Madagascar palm

Boxelder tree

In German

Madagaskarpalme

Boxelder Baum

In French

Pachypodium de Madagascar

arbre boxelder

In Spanish

Palma de Madagascar

árbol boxelder

In Greek

Pachypodium

κουφοξυλιά δέντρο

In Portuguese

Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar

árvore Boxelder

In Polish

Pachypodium

Boxelder drzewo

In Latin

Mandacaru

Boxelder ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Dicotyledonae

Magnoliopsida

Order

Gentianales

Sapindales

Family

Apocynaceae

Aceraceae

Genus

pachypodium

Acer

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Malouetieae

Not Available

Subfamily

Apocynoideae

Not Available

Number of Species

99+

Not Available

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Properties of Madagascar palm and Boxelder

Wondering what are the properties of Madagascar palm and Boxelder? We provide you with everything About Madagascar palm and Boxelder. Madagascar palm has thorns and Boxelder doesn't have thorns. Also Madagascar palm does not have fragrant flowers. Madagascar palm has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested and Toxic and Boxelder has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested and Toxic. 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 Madagascar palm and Boxelder and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Madagascar palm and Boxelder

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

Madagascar palm and Boxelder Physical Information

Madagascar palm and Boxelder physical information is very important for comparison. Madagascar palm height is 370.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Boxelder height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,524.00 cm. The color specification of Madagascar palm and Boxelder are as follows:

Madagascar palm flower color: White
Madagascar palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Boxelder flower color: Red, Yellow green and Dark Red
Boxelder leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Madagascar palm and Boxelder

Care of Madagascar palm and Boxelder 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 Boxelder pruning is done Prune every year, Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Madagascar palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boxelder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.