Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
Tree
Origin
Madagascar
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
P. ambongense P. baronii P. bicolor P. bispinosum P. brevicaule P. cactipes P. decaryi P. densiflorum P. eburneum P. geayi P. gracilius
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Rocky areas, Tropical areas
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Reduce watering in winter
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in early summer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Dry root rot
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
-
Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
PACHYPODIUM lamerei
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Madagascar Palm, Club Foot
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Madagascar palm
Red Buckeye
In German
Madagaskarpalme
Red Buckeye
In French
Pachypodium de Madagascar
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Palma de Madagascar
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Pachypodium
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Pachypodium
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Mandacaru
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Sapindales
Family
Apocynaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Genus
pachypodium
Aesculus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Apocynoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Madagascar palm and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Madagascar palm and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Madagascar palm and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Madagascar palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Madagascar palm is Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Madagascar palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Madagascar palm and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Madagascar palm and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Madagascar palm height is 370.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Madagascar palm and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Madagascar palm flower color: White
Madagascar palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Madagascar palm and Red Buckeye
Care of Madagascar palm and Red Buckeye 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 Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Madagascar palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.