Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Madagascar
Southeastern 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
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
8-11
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Reduce watering in winter
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, 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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Dry root rot
Aphids, Chlorosis, Red blotch, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic
Anaphylaxis
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Digestion problems, Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Not Applicable
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PACHYPODIUM lamerei
CITRUS reticulata 'Clementine'( Mandarin Group)
Common Name
Madagascar Palm, Club Foot
Clementine Mandarin, Mandarin
In Hindi
Madagascar palm
Mandarin
In German
Madagaskarpalme
Mandarin
In French
Pachypodium de Madagascar
mandarin
In Spanish
Palma de Madagascar
mandarín
In Greek
Pachypodium
Μανταρίνι
In Portuguese
Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar
tangerina
In Polish
Pachypodium
Mandarynka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Sapindales
Family
Apocynaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Malouetieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Apocynoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Madagascar palm and Mandarin
Season and care of Madagascar palm and Mandarin is important to know. While considering everything about Madagascar palm and Mandarin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Madagascar palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mandarin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Madagascar palm is Sand and for Mandarin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Madagascar palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mandarin is Acidic, Neutral.
Madagascar palm and Mandarin Physical Information
Madagascar palm and Mandarin physical information is very important for comparison. Madagascar palm height is 370.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Mandarin height is 180.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Madagascar palm and Mandarin are as follows:
Madagascar palm flower color: White
Madagascar palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Mandarin flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Mandarin leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Madagascar palm and Mandarin
Care of Madagascar palm and Mandarin 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 Mandarin pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, 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 Mandarin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.