Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual or Biennial
  
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
  
Flowering Plants, Shrub
  
Origin
Madagascar
  
Not Available
  
Types
P. ambongense P. baronii P. bicolor P. bispinosum P. brevicaule P. cactipes P. decaryi P. densiflorum P. eburneum P. geayi P. gracilius
  
Kalanchoe velutina, Kalanchoe hildebrantii
  
Habitat
Rocky areas, Tropical areas
  
Deciduous forests, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Not Available
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
Not Available
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Not Available
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
  
Oval with toothed margin
  
Thorns
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Not Available
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Not Available
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Not Available
  
Type of Soil
Sand
  
Not Available
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Not Available
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Not Available
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Not Available
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
From bulbs, Vegetative Reproduction
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Reduce watering in winter
  
Keep ground moist
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Moderate
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Not Available
  
Soil Type
Loam, Moist, Sand, Well drained
  
Loamy, Well drained
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Not Available
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Not Available
  
Pruning
Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune for shortening long shoots, pruning needed for strong structure
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in early summer
  
slow-release fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Dry root rot
  
Bacteria wilt, Crown gall, Mosaic viruses, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Shade areas, Shallow soil
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Not Available
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Not Available
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Bees, Butterflies
  
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic
  
breathing problems, sneezing
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Bouquets
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone
  
Edible Uses
Not Available
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Food for insects, Very little waste
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Immunity, Inflammation, Jaundice, Kidney Stones, Neurodegenerative Disorders, Piles
  
Part of Plant Used
Not Applicable
  
Bark, Fruits
  
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
  
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
  
Not Available
  
Botanical Name
PACHYPODIUM lamerei
  
KALANCHOE 'Mirabella'
  
Common Name
Madagascar Palm, Club Foot
  
Kalanchoe
  
In Hindi
Madagascar palm
  
Kalanchoe
  
In German
Madagaskarpalme
  
Kalanchoe
  
In French
Pachypodium de Madagascar
  
Kalanchoe
  
In Spanish
Palma de Madagascar
  
Kalanchoe
  
In Greek
Pachypodium
  
Kalanchoe
  
In Portuguese
Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar
  
Kalanchoe
  
In Polish
Pachypodium
  
Kalanchoe
  
In Latin
Mandacaru
  
Kalanchoe
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Angiosperms
  
Class
Dicotyledonae
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Gentianales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Apocynaceae
  
Crassulaceae
  
Genus
pachypodium
  
Kalanchoe
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Malouetieae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Apocynoideae
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Madagascar palm and Kalanchoe
Season and care of Madagascar palm and Kalanchoe is important to know. While considering everything about Madagascar palm and Kalanchoe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Madagascar palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kalanchoe season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Madagascar palm is Sand and for Kalanchoe is Not Available while the PH of soil for Madagascar palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kalanchoe is Not Available.
Madagascar palm and Kalanchoe Physical Information
Madagascar palm and Kalanchoe physical information is very important for comparison. Madagascar palm height is 370.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Kalanchoe height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Madagascar palm and Kalanchoe are as follows:
Madagascar palm flower color: White
Madagascar palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Kalanchoe flower color: Not Available
- Kalanchoe leaf color: Not Available
Care of Madagascar palm and Kalanchoe
Care of Madagascar palm and Kalanchoe 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 Kalanchoe pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and pruning needed for strong structure. In summer Madagascar palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kalanchoe needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.