Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
Cactus or Succulent, Flowering Plants
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
Habitat
Rocky areas, Tropical areas
Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Weeping
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Red, Orange, Magenta, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
Purple, Red
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
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From Rhizomes, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Reduce watering in winter
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Moist, Sand, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Dry root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Applicable
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, 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
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
PACHYPODIUM lamerei
DISOCACTUS ackermannii
Common Name
Madagascar Palm, Club Foot
Orchid Cactus
In Hindi
Madagascar palm
आर्किड कैक्टस
In German
Madagaskarpalme
Orchid cactus
In French
Pachypodium de Madagascar
Cactus Orchid
In Spanish
Palma de Madagascar
cactus orquídea
In Greek
Pachypodium
ορχιδέα κάκτος
In Portuguese
Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar
Orchid cactus
In Polish
Pachypodium
Orchid kaktus
In Latin
Mandacaru
Orchid cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Caryophyllales
Family
Apocynaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
pachypodium
Disocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Malouetieae
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Apocynoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Madagascar palm and Orchid Cactus
Season and care of Madagascar palm and Orchid Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Madagascar palm and Orchid Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Madagascar palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Orchid Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Madagascar palm is Sand and for Orchid Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Madagascar palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Orchid Cactus is Neutral.
Madagascar palm and Orchid Cactus Physical Information
Madagascar palm and Orchid Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Madagascar palm height is 370.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Orchid Cactus height is 15.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Madagascar palm and Orchid Cactus are as follows:
Madagascar palm flower color: White
Madagascar palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Orchid Cactus flower color: Red, Orange, Magenta and Orange Red
- Orchid Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Madagascar palm and Orchid Cactus
Care of Madagascar palm and Orchid Cactus 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 Orchid Cactus 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 Orchid Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.