Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Madagascar
North America, Central America, South America
Types
P. ambongense P. baronii P. bicolor P. bispinosum P. brevicaule P. cactipes P. decaryi P. densiflorum P. eburneum P. geayi P. gracilius
Field Corn, Sweet Corn, Baby Corn, Indian Corn
Habitat
Rocky areas, Tropical areas
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
-9999
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
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
White, Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Reduce watering in winter
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water, Over-head 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
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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Dry root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic
Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
Anemia, Antioxidants, Diabetes, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
PACHYPODIUM lamerei
ZEA mays
Common Name
Madagascar Palm, Club Foot
Maize
In Hindi
Madagascar palm
मक्का
In German
Madagaskarpalme
Mais
In French
Pachypodium de Madagascar
Blé
In Spanish
Palma de Madagascar
Maíz
In Greek
Pachypodium
Καλαμπόκι
In Portuguese
Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar
Milho
In Polish
Pachypodium
Kukurydza
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Liliopsida
Family
Apocynaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Malouetieae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Apocynoideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Madagascar palm and Corn
Season and care of Madagascar palm and Corn is important to know. While considering everything about Madagascar palm and Corn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Madagascar palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Corn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Madagascar palm is Sand and for Corn is Loam while the PH of soil for Madagascar palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Corn is Neutral.
Madagascar palm and Corn Physical Information
Madagascar palm and Corn physical information is very important for comparison. Madagascar palm height is 370.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Corn height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Madagascar palm and Corn are as follows:
Care of Madagascar palm and Corn
Care of Madagascar palm and Corn 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 Corn 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 Corn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.