Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
Flowering Plants, Houseplant, Shrub
Origin
Madagascar
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
P. ambongense P. baronii P. bicolor P. bispinosum P. brevicaule P. cactipes P. decaryi P. densiflorum P. eburneum P. geayi P. gracilius
R. chinensis var. chinensis, R. chinensis var. spontanea,R. chinensis var. semperflorens
Habitat
Rocky areas, Tropical areas
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
3-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Reduce watering in winter
Requires a lot of watering, 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, Alkaline
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Not Applicable
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PACHYPODIUM lamerei
Rosa chinensis
Common Name
Madagascar Palm, Club Foot
China Rose, Chinese rose
In Hindi
Madagascar palm
चीनी गुलाब
In German
Madagaskarpalme
Rosa chinensis
In French
Pachypodium de Madagascar
Rosier de Chine
In Spanish
Palma de Madagascar
Rosa chinensis
In Greek
Pachypodium
Rosa chinensis
In Portuguese
Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar
chinese Rose
In Polish
Pachypodium
Chińska róża
In Latin
Mandacaru
Chinese rosa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Rosales
Family
Apocynaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Malouetieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Apocynoideae
Rosoideae
Season and Care of Madagascar palm and China Rose
Season and care of Madagascar palm and China Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Madagascar palm and China Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Madagascar palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and China Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Madagascar palm is Sand and for China Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Madagascar palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for China Rose is Neutral, Alkaline.
Madagascar palm and China Rose Physical Information
Madagascar palm and China Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Madagascar palm height is 370.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas China Rose height is 130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Madagascar palm and China Rose are as follows:
Madagascar palm flower color: White
Madagascar palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
China Rose flower color: Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
- China Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Madagascar palm and China Rose
Care of Madagascar palm and China Rose 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 China Rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Madagascar palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer China Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.