Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Madagascar
World/Pandemic
Types
P. ambongense P. baronii P. bicolor P. bispinosum P. brevicaule P. cactipes P. decaryi P. densiflorum P. eburneum P. geayi P. gracilius
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Habitat
Rocky areas, Tropical areas
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Maple shaped
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in early summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Dry root rot
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
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
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PACHYPODIUM lamerei
ABUTILON pictum
Common Name
Madagascar Palm, Club Foot
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
In Hindi
Madagascar palm
भारतीय मैलो
In German
Madagaskarpalme
indische Malve
In French
Pachypodium de Madagascar
Mallow indienne
In Spanish
Palma de Madagascar
malva india
In Greek
Pachypodium
Ινδικό Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar
Mallow indiana
In Polish
Pachypodium
Indyjski Mallow
In Latin
Mandacaru
vitifolium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Malvales
Family
Apocynaceae
Malvaceae
Genus
pachypodium
Abutilon
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Malouetieae
Malveae
Subfamily
Apocynoideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Madagascar palm and Indian Mallow
Season and care of Madagascar palm and Indian Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Madagascar palm and Indian Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Madagascar palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Madagascar palm is Sand and for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Madagascar palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Madagascar palm and Indian Mallow Physical Information
Madagascar palm and Indian Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Madagascar palm height is 370.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Madagascar palm and Indian Mallow are as follows:
Madagascar palm flower color: White
Madagascar palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Indian Mallow flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper and Bronze
- Indian Mallow leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Madagascar palm and Indian Mallow
Care of Madagascar palm and Indian Mallow 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 Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed. In summer Madagascar palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.