Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Madagascar
Europe, Turkey, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
P. ambongense P. baronii P. bicolor P. bispinosum P. brevicaule P. cactipes P. decaryi P. densiflorum P. eburneum P. geayi P. gracilius
Colchicum cupanii, Colchicum alpinum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Tropical areas
Fields, meadows, Rocky areas, Shaded sites, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Reduce watering in winter
Do Not over Water, Medium, Needs less watering, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Moist, Sand, Well drained
Loam
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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in early summer
fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Dry root rot
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic
Kidney Disease, Low blood pressure, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Not Applicable
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PACHYPODIUM lamerei
COLCHICUM
Common Name
Madagascar Palm, Club Foot
Colchicum
In Hindi
Madagascar palm
colchicum
In German
Madagaskarpalme
colchicum
In French
Pachypodium de Madagascar
colchique
In Spanish
Palma de Madagascar
Colchicum
In Greek
Pachypodium
Colchicum
In Portuguese
Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar
Colchicum
In Polish
Pachypodium
Colchicum
In Latin
Mandacaru
Colchicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Liliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Liliales
Family
Apocynaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
pachypodium
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Malouetieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Apocynoideae
Wurmbaeiodeae
Season and Care of Madagascar palm and Colchicum
Season and care of Madagascar palm and Colchicum is important to know. While considering everything about Madagascar palm and Colchicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Madagascar palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Colchicum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Madagascar palm is Sand and for Colchicum is Loam while the PH of soil for Madagascar palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Colchicum is Acidic, Neutral.
Madagascar palm and Colchicum Physical Information
Madagascar palm and Colchicum physical information is very important for comparison. Madagascar palm height is 370.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Colchicum height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Madagascar palm and Colchicum are as follows:
Madagascar palm flower color: White
Madagascar palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Colchicum flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
- Colchicum leaf color: Green
Care of Madagascar palm and Colchicum
Care of Madagascar palm and Colchicum 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 Colchicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer Madagascar palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Colchicum needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.