Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Madagascar
Europe, Asia
Types
P. ambongense P. baronii P. bicolor P. bispinosum P. brevicaule P. cactipes P. decaryi P. densiflorum P. eburneum P. geayi P. gracilius
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Tropical areas
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
8 - 5
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Moist, Sand, Well drained
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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, Requires very 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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic
Skin irritation
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Applicable
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Dried heads are used in floristry, 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
Wildflower
Botanical Name
PACHYPODIUM lamerei
DIPSACUS fullonum
Common Name
Madagascar Palm, Club Foot
Fuller's Teasel
In Hindi
Madagascar palm
Fuller's Teasel
In German
Madagaskarpalme
Fullers Karde
In French
Pachypodium de Madagascar
Cardère à foulon
In Spanish
Palma de Madagascar
Cardo de Fuller
In Greek
Pachypodium
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
In Portuguese
Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar
Carda de Fuller
In Polish
Pachypodium
Fullera Oset
In Latin
Mandacaru
Teasel Fullonis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Dipsacales
Family
Apocynaceae
Dipsacaceae
Genus
pachypodium
Dipsacus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Malouetieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Apocynoideae
Dipsacoideae
Season and Care of Madagascar palm and Fuller's Teasel
Season and care of Madagascar palm and Fuller's Teasel is important to know. While considering everything about Madagascar palm and Fuller's Teasel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Madagascar palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fuller's Teasel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Madagascar palm is Sand and for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Madagascar palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Madagascar palm and Fuller's Teasel Physical Information
Madagascar palm and Fuller's Teasel physical information is very important for comparison. Madagascar palm height is 370.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Madagascar palm and Fuller's Teasel are as follows:
Madagascar palm flower color: White
Madagascar palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
- Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Care of Madagascar palm and Fuller's Teasel
Care of Madagascar palm and Fuller's Teasel 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 Fuller's Teasel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Madagascar palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.