Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
  
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
  
Origin
Madagascar
  
America
  
Types
P. ambongense P. baronii P. bicolor P. bispinosum P. brevicaule P. cactipes P. decaryi P. densiflorum P. eburneum P. geayi P. gracilius
  
Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia leschenaultiana, Lobelia canbyi
  
Habitat
Rocky areas, Tropical areas
  
Open areas, River side, Woods
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
  
4-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Cushion/Mound-forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Blue, Red, Violet, White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
  
Cushion
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Fall, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Sand
  
Well drained
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Mid fall, Mid Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Reduce watering in winter
  
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic
  
Soil Type
Loam, Moist, Sand, Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in early summer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Dry root rot
  
Botrytis Blight, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Stem spot
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Yes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Birds, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic
  
coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting, weakness
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup
  
Part of Plant Used
Not Applicable
  
Leaves, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
  
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Botanical Name
PACHYPODIUM lamerei
  
Lobelia laxiflora
  
Common Name
Madagascar Palm, Club Foot
  
Lobelia
  
In Hindi
Madagascar palm
  
Lobelia
  
In German
Madagaskarpalme
  
Lobelie
  
In French
Pachypodium de Madagascar
  
Lobelia
  
In Spanish
Palma de Madagascar
  
Lobelia
  
In Greek
Pachypodium
  
λοβηλία
  
In Portuguese
Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar
  
Lobélia
  
In Polish
Pachypodium
  
Lobelia
  
In Latin
Mandacaru
  
Lobelia
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Anthophyta
  
Class
Dicotyledonae
  
Dicotyledonae
  
Order
Gentianales
  
Asterales
  
Family
Apocynaceae
  
Campanulaceae
  
Genus
pachypodium
  
Lobelia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Malouetieae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Apocynoideae
  
Lobelioideae
  
Season and Care of Madagascar palm and Lobelia
Season and care of Madagascar palm and Lobelia is important to know. While considering everything about Madagascar palm and Lobelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Madagascar palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lobelia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Madagascar palm is Sand and for Lobelia is Well drained while the PH of soil for Madagascar palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lobelia is Acidic.
Madagascar palm and Lobelia Physical Information
Madagascar palm and Lobelia physical information is very important for comparison. Madagascar palm height is 370.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Lobelia height is 0.54 cm and width 0.38 cm. The color specification of Madagascar palm and Lobelia are as follows:
Madagascar palm flower color: White
Madagascar palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Lobelia flower color: Blue, Red, Violet and White
- Lobelia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Madagascar palm and Lobelia
Care of Madagascar palm and Lobelia 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 Lobelia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Madagascar palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.