Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
Cactus or Succulent, Herbs
Origin
Madagascar
Southern Africa
Types
P. ambongense P. baronii P. bicolor P. bispinosum P. brevicaule P. cactipes P. decaryi P. densiflorum P. eburneum P. geayi P. gracilius
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Tropical areas
Open Plains, Semi arid regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
Orange, Gold, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green, Pink, Rose
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Blue Green, Rose, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Reduce watering in winter
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut Bulbs
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Asthma, constipation, Diabetes, Fever, Frostbite, Inflammation, Itching, Osteoarthritis, Psoriasis, Sunburn
Part of Plant Used
Not Applicable
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
PACHYPODIUM lamerei
ALOE ferox
Common Name
Madagascar Palm, Club Foot
Bitter Aloe, Red Aloe, Tap Aloe
In Hindi
Madagascar palm
केप मुसब्बर
In German
Madagaskarpalme
Cape Aloe
In French
Pachypodium de Madagascar
Cap Aloe
In Spanish
Palma de Madagascar
Cabo Aloe
In Greek
Pachypodium
Κέιπ Αλόη
In Portuguese
Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar
Cape Aloe
In Polish
Pachypodium
Cape Aloe
In Latin
Mandacaru
Cape Aloe
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Liliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Asparagales
Family
Apocynaceae
Aloaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Malouetieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Apocynoideae
Asphodeloideae
Season and Care of Madagascar palm and Cape Aloe
Season and care of Madagascar palm and Cape Aloe is important to know. While considering everything about Madagascar palm and Cape Aloe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Madagascar palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cape Aloe season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Madagascar palm is Sand and for Cape Aloe is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Madagascar palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cape Aloe is Neutral.
Madagascar palm and Cape Aloe Physical Information
Madagascar palm and Cape Aloe physical information is very important for comparison. Madagascar palm height is 370.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Cape Aloe height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Madagascar palm and Cape Aloe are as follows:
Madagascar palm flower color: White
Madagascar palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cape Aloe flower color: Orange, Gold and Salmon
- Cape Aloe leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Madagascar palm and Cape Aloe
Care of Madagascar palm and Cape Aloe 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 Cape Aloe pruning is done Cut Bulbs. In summer Madagascar palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cape Aloe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
