Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Madagascar
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
P. ambongense P. baronii P. bicolor P. bispinosum P. brevicaule P. cactipes P. decaryi P. densiflorum P. eburneum P. geayi P. gracilius
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Habitat
Rocky areas, Tropical areas
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
White
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, 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, 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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, 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
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Moist, Sand, Well drained
Clay, Loamy, Sand
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in early summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Dry root rot
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Applicable
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy 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
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PACHYPODIUM lamerei
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Common Name
Madagascar Palm, Club Foot
Firewheel
In Hindi
Madagascar palm
Firewheel
In German
Madagaskarpalme
Feuerrad
In French
Pachypodium de Madagascar
Firewheel
In Spanish
Palma de Madagascar
Firewheel
In Greek
Pachypodium
Firewheel
In Portuguese
Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar
Firewheel
In Polish
Pachypodium
Firewheel
In Latin
Mandacaru
Firewheel
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Dicotyledonae
Not Available
Order
Gentianales
Asterales
Family
Apocynaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
pachypodium
Gaillardia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Tribe
Malouetieae
Embryophyta
Subfamily
Apocynoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Madagascar palm and Firewheel
Season and care of Madagascar palm and Firewheel is important to know. While considering everything about Madagascar palm and Firewheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Madagascar palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Firewheel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Madagascar palm is Sand and for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Madagascar palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Madagascar palm and Firewheel Physical Information
Madagascar palm and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. Madagascar palm height is 370.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Madagascar palm and Firewheel are as follows:
Madagascar palm flower color: White
Madagascar palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
- Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Madagascar palm and Firewheel
Care of Madagascar palm and Firewheel 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 Firewheel pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Madagascar palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.