Life Span
Perennial
Annual
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
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Habitat
Rocky areas, Tropical areas
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
4-7
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
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Oblong Circular Round
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, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Reduce watering in winter
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in early summer
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Dry root rot
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Bacterial soft rot, Blackleg, Damping off, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Red blotch, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Attracts
-
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic
Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PACHYPODIUM lamerei
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
Common Name
Madagascar Palm, Club Foot
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
Madagascar palm
अजवाइन गोभी
In German
Madagaskarpalme
Sellerie Kohl
In French
Pachypodium de Madagascar
céleri chou
In Spanish
Palma de Madagascar
apio col
In Greek
Pachypodium
σέλινο Λάχανο
In Portuguese
Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar
aipo couve
In Polish
Pachypodium
seler Kapusta
In Latin
Mandacaru
Brassica apium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Brassicales
Family
Apocynaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
pachypodium
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Malouetieae
Brassiceae
Season and Care of Madagascar palm and Celery Cabbage
Season and care of Madagascar palm and Celery Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Madagascar palm and Celery Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Madagascar palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Celery Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Madagascar palm is Sand and for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Madagascar palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Celery Cabbage is Neutral.
Madagascar palm and Celery Cabbage Physical Information
Madagascar palm and Celery Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Madagascar palm height is 370.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Madagascar palm and Celery Cabbage are as follows:
Madagascar palm flower color: White
Madagascar palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Care of Madagascar palm and Celery Cabbage
Care of Madagascar palm and Celery Cabbage 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 Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Madagascar palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celery Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.