Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Madagascar
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Types
P. ambongense P. baronii P. bicolor P. bispinosum P. brevicaule P. cactipes P. decaryi P. densiflorum P. eburneum P. geayi P. gracilius
congesta, paucinervia
Habitat
Rocky areas, Tropical areas
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
Purple, Black
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
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Reduce watering in winter
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in early summer
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Dry root rot
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Not Applicable
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
PACHYPODIUM lamerei
Carissa carandas
Common Name
Madagascar Palm, Club Foot
Black Currant
In Hindi
Madagascar palm
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In German
Madagaskarpalme
Carandas
In French
Pachypodium de Madagascar
karondas
In Spanish
Palma de Madagascar
karondas
In Greek
Pachypodium
karondas
In Portuguese
Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar
karondas
In Polish
Pachypodium
karondas
In Latin
Mandacaru
karondas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Gentianales
Family
Apocynaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
pachypodium
Carissa
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Malouetieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Apocynoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Madagascar palm and Karonda
Season and care of Madagascar palm and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Madagascar palm and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Madagascar palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Karonda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Madagascar palm is Sand and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Madagascar palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Madagascar palm and Karonda Physical Information
Madagascar palm and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Madagascar palm height is 370.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Madagascar palm and Karonda are as follows:
Madagascar palm flower color: White
Madagascar palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of Madagascar palm and Karonda
Care of Madagascar palm and Karonda 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 Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves. In summer Madagascar palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
