Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Madagascar
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
P. ambongense P. baronii P. bicolor P. bispinosum P. brevicaule P. cactipes P. decaryi P. densiflorum P. eburneum P. geayi P. gracilius
Shrub
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Tropical areas
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Reduce watering in winter
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Moist, Sand, Well drained
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 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Abandonment, epilepsy, Fever, Gout, Leprosy, Skin irritation, Syphilis, Tooth ache, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Not Applicable
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
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
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
PACHYPODIUM lamerei
CALOTROPIS gigantea
Common Name
Madagascar Palm, Club Foot
Crown flower
In Hindi
Madagascar palm
Crown flower
In German
Madagaskarpalme
Crown Blume
In French
Pachypodium de Madagascar
fleur de la Couronne
In Spanish
Palma de Madagascar
flor de la corona
In Greek
Pachypodium
στέμμα λουλούδι
In Portuguese
Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar
coroa da flor
In Polish
Pachypodium
korona kwiatu
In Latin
Mandacaru
flos florum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Gentianales
Family
Apocynaceae
Asclepiadaceae
Genus
pachypodium
Calotropis
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Malouetieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Apocynoideae
Asclepiadoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Madagascar palm and Crown Flower
Season and care of Madagascar palm and Crown Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Madagascar palm and Crown Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Madagascar palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crown Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Madagascar palm is Sand and for Crown Flower is Sand while the PH of soil for Madagascar palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crown Flower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Madagascar palm and Crown Flower Physical Information
Madagascar palm and Crown Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Madagascar palm height is 370.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Crown Flower height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Madagascar palm and Crown Flower are as follows:
Madagascar palm flower color: White
Madagascar palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Crown Flower flower color: Lavender
- Crown Flower leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Madagascar palm and Crown Flower
Care of Madagascar palm and Crown Flower 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 Crown Flower 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 Crown Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
