Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Madagascar
Madagascar
Types
P. ambongense P. baronii P. bicolor P. bispinosum P. brevicaule P. cactipes P. decaryi P. densiflorum P. eburneum P. geayi P. gracilius
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Rocky areas, Tropical areas
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
9-13
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Moist, Sand, Well drained
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 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
Hummingbirds
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Not Available
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Not Applicable
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, 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, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
PACHYPODIUM lamerei
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Madagascar Palm, Club Foot
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
Madagascar palm
Devil's Backbone
In German
Madagaskarpalme
Devil's Backbone
In French
Pachypodium de Madagascar
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Palma de Madagascar
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Pachypodium
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Pachypodium
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Mandacaru
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Malpighiales
Family
Apocynaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
pachypodium
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Malouetieae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Apocynoideae
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Madagascar palm and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Madagascar palm and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Madagascar palm and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Madagascar palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Madagascar palm is Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Madagascar palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Madagascar palm and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Madagascar palm and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Madagascar palm height is 370.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Madagascar palm and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Madagascar palm flower color: White
Madagascar palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Madagascar palm and Devils Backbone
Care of Madagascar palm and Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.