Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
  
Vegetable
  
Origin
Madagascar
  
Europe
  
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
  
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
  
4-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
  
9-3
  
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
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
  
Sienna, Black
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
  
White, Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
White, Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
White, Green, Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
  
Oval
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Spring, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Reduce watering in winter
  
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Moist, Sand, Well drained
  
Clay, 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 dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in early summer
  
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Dry root rot
  
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Caterpillar, Mites
  
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic
  
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes
  
Not Available
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
  
Edible Uses
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
  
Part of Plant Used
Not Applicable
  
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
  
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
  
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, Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
PACHYPODIUM lamerei
  
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
  
Common Name
Madagascar Palm, Club Foot
  
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
  
In Hindi
Madagascar palm
  
choy sum
  
In German
Madagaskarpalme
  
choy sum
  
In French
Pachypodium de Madagascar
  
choy sum
  
In Spanish
Palma de Madagascar
  
choy sum
  
In Greek
Pachypodium
  
choy sum
  
In Portuguese
Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar
  
choy sum
  
In Polish
Pachypodium
  
choy sum
  
In Latin
Mandacaru
  
choy sum
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Dicotyledonae
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Gentianales
  
Capparales
  
Family
Apocynaceae
  
Brassicaceae
  
Genus
pachypodium
  
Brassica
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Malouetieae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Apocynoideae
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Madagascar palm and Choy Sum
Season and care of Madagascar palm and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Madagascar palm and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Madagascar palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Choy Sum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Madagascar palm is Sand and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Madagascar palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Madagascar palm and Choy Sum Physical Information
Madagascar palm and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Madagascar palm height is 370.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Madagascar palm and Choy Sum are as follows:
Madagascar palm flower color: White
Madagascar palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Madagascar palm and Choy Sum
Care of Madagascar palm and Choy Sum 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 Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Madagascar palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.