Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
  
Fruit
  
Origin
Madagascar
  
Eastern Asia
  
Types
P. ambongense P. baronii P. bicolor P. bispinosum P. brevicaule P. cactipes P. decaryi P. densiflorum P. eburneum P. geayi P. gracilius
  
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
  
Habitat
Rocky areas, Tropical areas
  
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
  
3-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Vining/Climbing
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
White, Ivory
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
  
Green, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
  
Oval
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Sand
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Shade areas
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Grafting, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Reduce watering in winter
  
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Regular watering required
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Moist, Sand, Well drained
  
Loam
  
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
  
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Dry root rot
  
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Shade areas
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Cats
  
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes
  
Cottage Garden
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Shadow Tree
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
  
Part of Plant Used
Not Applicable
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
  
Grown for shade
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
  
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
  
Botanical Name
PACHYPODIUM lamerei
  
ACTINIDIA arguta
  
Common Name
Madagascar Palm, Club Foot
  
Hardy Kiwi
  
In Hindi
Madagascar palm
  
हार्डी कीवी
  
In German
Madagaskarpalme
  
Hardy Kiwi
  
In French
Pachypodium de Madagascar
  
kiwai
  
In Spanish
Palma de Madagascar
  
kiwi hardy
  
In Greek
Pachypodium
  
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
  
In Portuguese
Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar
  
kiwi Hardy
  
In Polish
Pachypodium
  
hardy kiwi
  
In Latin
Mandacaru
  
Hardy kiwi
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Dicotyledonae
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Gentianales
  
Theales
  
Family
Apocynaceae
  
Actinidiaceae
  
Genus
pachypodium
  
Actinidia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Malouetieae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Apocynoideae
  
Actinidiaceae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Madagascar palm and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Madagascar palm and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Madagascar palm and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Madagascar palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Madagascar palm is Sand and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Madagascar palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Madagascar palm and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Madagascar palm and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Madagascar palm height is 370.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Madagascar palm and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Madagascar palm flower color: White
Madagascar palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Madagascar palm and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Madagascar palm and Hardy Kiwi 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 Hardy Kiwi 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 Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.