Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
Madagascar
Aegean Islands, Central Asia, Middle East, North Africa, Southern Europe, Western China
Types
P. ambongense P. baronii P. bicolor P. bispinosum P. brevicaule P. cactipes P. decaryi P. densiflorum P. eburneum P. geayi P. gracilius
Crocus abantensis, Crocus adanensis, Crocus biflorus, Crocus chrysanthus, Crocus korolkowii
Habitat
Rocky areas, Tropical areas
Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From bulbs, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Reduce watering in winter
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Moist, Sand, Well drained
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in early summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Dry root rot
Aphids, Botrytis Blight, Mushroom root rot, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs, Snails, Tulip Fire, Tulip Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic
-
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Gout
Part of Plant Used
-
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
-
Botanical Name
PACHYPODIUM lamerei
Crocus Longiflorus
Common Name
Madagascar Palm, Club Foot
Crocus
In Hindi
Madagascar palm
Crocus
In German
Madagaskarpalme
Krokus
In French
Pachypodium de Madagascar
Crocus
In Spanish
Palma de Madagascar
Azafrán
In Greek
Pachypodium
κρόκος
In Portuguese
Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar
Açafrão
In Polish
Pachypodium
Krokus
In Latin
Mandacaru
Erocum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Liliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Asparagales
Family
Apocynaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Apocynoideae
Crocoideae
Season and Care of Madagascar palm and Crocus
Season and care of Madagascar palm and Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Madagascar palm and Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Madagascar palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crocus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Madagascar palm is Sand and for Crocus is Loamy while the PH of soil for Madagascar palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crocus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Madagascar palm and Crocus Physical Information
Madagascar palm and Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Madagascar palm height is 370.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Crocus height is 10.00 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Madagascar palm and Crocus are as follows:
Madagascar palm flower color: White
Madagascar palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Crocus flower color: Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White and Yellow
- Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Madagascar palm and Crocus
Care of Madagascar palm and Crocus 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 Crocus pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Madagascar palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.