What is
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
Perennial, Shrubs
Origin
Madagascar
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
Not Available
Number of Varieties
192
28
100
99+
Habitat
Rocky areas, Tropical areas
Hot climate regions, Temperate 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
Information
Plant Size
Minimum Height
370.00 cm
99+
45.00 cm
99+
Minimum Width
90.00 cm
99+
25.00 cm
99+
Plant Color
Flower Color
White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
Not Applicable
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
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
Small oblong
Thorns
Yes
No
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Sand
Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Care
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Leaf Cutting, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Reduce watering in winter
Average Water Needs, Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
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
Not Available
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
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
Not Available
Facts
Flowers
Showy
Yes
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
Butterflies, Mosquitos
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic
Not Available
Benefits
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Arthritis, Chest pain, Ear ache, Fever, Headache, Laxative, Leprosy, Small pox, Stomach spasms, Strengthen gums, Treating fever, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Not Applicable
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
PACHYPODIUM lamerei
KALANCHOE
Common Name
Madagascar Palm, Club Foot
Kalanchoe Panda Plant, Panda Plant, Pussy Ears, Chocolate Soldier, Cocoon Plant, Velvet Leaf Kalanchoe, Plush Plant, White Lady, Panda-Bear Plant, Kalanchoe
In Hindi
Madagascar palm
पांडा संयंत्र
In German
Madagaskarpalme
Panda -Anlage
In French
Pachypodium de Madagascar
installation de Panda
In Spanish
Palma de Madagascar
planta de Panda
In Greek
Pachypodium
φυτό Panda
In Portuguese
Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar
planta Panda
In Polish
Pachypodium
Panda roślin
In Latin
Mandacaru
Panda herba
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Saxifragales
Family
Apocynaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
pachypodium
Widow's-thrill
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Malouetieae
Kalanchoeae
Subfamily
Apocynoideae
Sedoideae
Number of Species
25
99+
125
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