Madagascar palm

Pineapple

About Madagascar palm and Pineapple

Madagascar palm

Pineapple

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial

Tender Perennial

Origin

Madagascar

South America

Types

P. ambongense P. baronii P. bicolor P. bispinosum P. brevicaule P. cactipes P. decaryi P. densiflorum P. eburneum P. geayi P. gracilius

Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold

Number of Varieties

1921

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Habitat

Rocky areas, Tropical areas

Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-1211-15

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

12-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24

H1, H2, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Rosette/Stemless

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

370.00 cm152.40 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

90.00 cm121.92 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Purple, Red

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Gray Green, Tan

Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green, Light Pink, White

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Green, Blue Green, Olive

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green, Blue Green, Olive

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Blue Green, Olive

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long Narrow

Arrowhead

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Early Summer, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Sand

Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Early Winter, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Divison

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Drought Tolerant, Reduce watering in winter

Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Moist, Sand, Well drained

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

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

No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in early summer

EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Dry root rot

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites

Allergy

poisonous if ingested, Toxic

Dermititis, Itchiness

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling

Part of Plant Used

Fruits

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes

Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PACHYPODIUM lamerei

ANANAS

Common Name

Madagascar Palm, Club Foot

Pineapple

In Hindi

Madagascar palm

अनानास

In German

Madagaskarpalme

Ananas

In French

Pachypodium de Madagascar

Ananas

In Spanish

Palma de Madagascar

Piña

In Greek

Pachypodium

Ανανάς

In Portuguese

Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar

Abacaxi

In Polish

Pachypodium

Ananas

In Latin

Mandacaru

Pineapple

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Vascular plant

Class

Dicotyledonae

Lilopsida

Order

Gentianales

Bromeliales

Family

Apocynaceae

Bromeliaceae

Genus

pachypodium

Ananas

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Malouetieae

Subfamily

Apocynoideae

Bromelioideae

Number of Species

257

1 27800

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Properties of Madagascar palm and Pineapple

Wondering what are the properties of Madagascar palm and Pineapple? We provide you with everything About Madagascar palm and Pineapple. Madagascar palm has thorns and Pineapple doesn't have thorns. Also Madagascar palm does not have fragrant flowers. Madagascar palm has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested and Toxic and Pineapple has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested and Toxic. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Madagascar palm and Pineapple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Madagascar palm and Pineapple

Season and care of Madagascar palm and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Madagascar palm and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Madagascar palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Madagascar palm is Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Madagascar palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pineapple is Acidic.

Madagascar palm and Pineapple Physical Information

Madagascar palm and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Madagascar palm height is 370.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Madagascar palm and Pineapple are as follows:

Madagascar palm flower color: White
Madagascar palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White

Care of Madagascar palm and Pineapple

Care of Madagascar palm and Pineapple 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 Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Madagascar palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.