Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western 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
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
Yellow, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Reduce watering in winter
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Soil Type
Loam, Moist, Sand, Well drained
Clay, Loam
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
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, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Dry root rot
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Not Applicable
Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PACHYPODIUM lamerei
MALUS domestica 'Winesap'
Common Name
Madagascar Palm, Club Foot
Apple, Dessert Apple, Winesap Apple
In Hindi
Madagascar palm
Primula sieboldii
In German
Madagaskarpalme
Siebolds Primel
In French
Pachypodium de Madagascar
Primrose japonaise
In Spanish
Palma de Madagascar
Primula sieboldii
In Greek
Pachypodium
Primula sieboldii
In Portuguese
Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar
Primula sieboldii
In Polish
Pachypodium
Pierwiosnek Siebolda
In Latin
Mandacaru
Primula sieboldii
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Myrtales
Family
Apocynaceae
Onagraceae
Genus
pachypodium
Oenothera
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Malouetieae
Onagreae
Subfamily
Apocynoideae
Onagroideae
Season and Care of Madagascar palm and Japanese primrose
Season and care of Madagascar palm and Japanese primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Madagascar palm and Japanese primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Madagascar palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese primrose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Madagascar palm is Sand and for Japanese primrose is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Madagascar palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese primrose is Acidic, Neutral.
Madagascar palm and Japanese primrose Physical Information
Madagascar palm and Japanese primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Madagascar palm height is 370.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Japanese primrose height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Madagascar palm and Japanese primrose are as follows:
Madagascar palm flower color: White
Madagascar palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Japanese primrose flower color: White
- Japanese primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Madagascar palm and Japanese primrose
Care of Madagascar palm and Japanese primrose 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 Japanese primrose 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 Japanese primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.