Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
Tree
Origin
Madagascar
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
P. ambongense P. baronii P. bicolor P. bispinosum P. brevicaule P. cactipes P. decaryi P. densiflorum P. eburneum P. geayi P. gracilius
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Habitat
Rocky areas, Tropical areas
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Star Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Moist, Sand, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune back the growing tips
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in early summer
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Dry root rot
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
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Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
-
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PACHYPODIUM lamerei
ACER saccharinum
Common Name
Madagascar Palm, Club Foot
Silver Maple
In Hindi
Madagascar palm
Silver Maple
In German
Madagaskarpalme
Silver Maple
In French
Pachypodium de Madagascar
érable argenté
In Spanish
Palma de Madagascar
arce plateado
In Greek
Pachypodium
Silver Maple
In Portuguese
Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar
plátano de prata
In Polish
Pachypodium
Silver Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Sapindales
Family
Apocynaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Malouetieae
Acereae
Subfamily
Apocynoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Madagascar palm and Silver Maple
Season and care of Madagascar palm and Silver Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Madagascar palm and Silver Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Madagascar palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Madagascar palm is Sand and for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Madagascar palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Madagascar palm and Silver Maple Physical Information
Madagascar palm and Silver Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Madagascar palm height is 370.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Madagascar palm and Silver Maple are as follows:
Madagascar palm flower color: White
Madagascar palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
- Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Madagascar palm and Silver Maple
Care of Madagascar palm and Silver Maple 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 Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips. In summer Madagascar palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.