Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Madagascar
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
P. ambongense P. baronii P. bicolor P. bispinosum P. brevicaule P. cactipes P. decaryi P. densiflorum P. eburneum P. geayi P. gracilius
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Habitat
Rocky areas, Tropical areas
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
2-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Reduce watering in winter
Average Water Needs
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, Partial shade
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
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Applicable
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PACHYPODIUM lamerei
AMORPHA canescens
Common Name
Madagascar Palm, Club Foot
False Indigo
In Hindi
Madagascar palm
इंडिगो
In German
Madagaskarpalme
falsches Indigo
In French
Pachypodium de Madagascar
faux Indigo
In Spanish
Palma de Madagascar
Falso Indigo
In Greek
Pachypodium
Λάθος Indigo
In Portuguese
Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar
false Indigo
In Polish
Pachypodium
fałsz Indigo
In Latin
Mandacaru
falsum indicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Not Available
Order
Gentianales
Fabales
Family
Apocynaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
pachypodium
Amorpha
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Malouetieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Apocynoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Madagascar palm and False Indigo
Season and care of Madagascar palm and False Indigo is important to know. While considering everything about Madagascar palm and False Indigo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Madagascar palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and False Indigo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Madagascar palm is Sand and for False Indigo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Madagascar palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Madagascar palm and False Indigo Physical Information
Madagascar palm and False Indigo physical information is very important for comparison. Madagascar palm height is 370.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Madagascar palm and False Indigo are as follows:
Madagascar palm flower color: White
Madagascar palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
False Indigo flower color: Purple
- False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Madagascar palm and False Indigo
Care of Madagascar palm and False Indigo 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 False Indigo 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 False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.