Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
Cactus
Origin
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
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Tropical areas
subtropical regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
13-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
Not Available
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
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Not Available
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Reduce watering in winter
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
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
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic
Not Available
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
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Not Applicable
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration 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
Not Available
Botanical Name
PACHYPODIUM lamerei
Schlumbergera truncata
Common Name
Madagascar Palm, Club Foot
Schlumbergera, false Christmas cactus, Christmas cactus
In Hindi
Madagascar palm
Schlumbergera
In German
Madagaskarpalme
Schlumbergera
In French
Pachypodium de Madagascar
Schlumbergera
In Spanish
Palma de Madagascar
Schlumbergera
In Greek
Pachypodium
Schlumbergera
In Portuguese
Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar
Schlumbergera
In Polish
Pachypodium
Schlumbergera
In Latin
Mandacaru
Gymnocalycium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Caryophyllales
Family
Apocynaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
pachypodium
Schlumbergera
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Malouetieae
Rhipsalideae
Subfamily
Apocynoideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Madagascar palm and Schlumbergera
Season and care of Madagascar palm and Schlumbergera is important to know. While considering everything about Madagascar palm and Schlumbergera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Madagascar palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Schlumbergera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Madagascar palm is Sand and for Schlumbergera is Not Available while the PH of soil for Madagascar palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Schlumbergera is Not Available.
Madagascar palm and Schlumbergera Physical Information
Madagascar palm and Schlumbergera physical information is very important for comparison. Madagascar palm height is 370.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Schlumbergera height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Madagascar palm and Schlumbergera are as follows:
Madagascar palm flower color: White
Madagascar palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Schlumbergera flower color: Purple
- Schlumbergera leaf color: Not Available
Care of Madagascar palm and Schlumbergera
Care of Madagascar palm and Schlumbergera 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 Schlumbergera 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 Schlumbergera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.