Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Madagascar
Southern Europe
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
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Gray
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Long hair-like leaves
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Reduce watering in winter
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Moist, Sand, Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut back old stems to the ground, 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, Complete balanced fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Dry root rot
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Not Applicable
Branch, Fibres, Flower Stalk, Gum, Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used for fragrance, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PACHYPODIUM lamerei
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
Common Name
Madagascar Palm, Club Foot
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
In Hindi
Madagascar palm
southernwood
In German
Madagaskarpalme
Eberraute
In French
Pachypodium de Madagascar
aurone ou citronnelle
In Spanish
Palma de Madagascar
Artemisia abrotanum
In Greek
Pachypodium
Artemisia abrotanum
In Portuguese
Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar
Abrótano
In Polish
Pachypodium
Bylica boże drzewko
In Latin
Mandacaru
Southernwood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Asterales
Family
Apocynaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
pachypodium
Artemisia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Malouetieae
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Apocynoideae
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Madagascar palm and Southernwood
Season and care of Madagascar palm and Southernwood is important to know. While considering everything about Madagascar palm and Southernwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Madagascar palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Southernwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Madagascar palm is Sand and for Southernwood is Loam while the PH of soil for Madagascar palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Southernwood is Neutral.
Madagascar palm and Southernwood Physical Information
Madagascar palm and Southernwood physical information is very important for comparison. Madagascar palm height is 370.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Madagascar palm and Southernwood are as follows:
Madagascar palm flower color: White
Madagascar palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
- Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Madagascar palm and Southernwood
Care of Madagascar palm and Southernwood 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 Southernwood pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Southernwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.