Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Madagascar
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States
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
Fields, open Woodlands, Wood Margins
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 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
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Lance-shaped to oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Root Division, Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Reduce watering in winter
Average Water Needs
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in early summer
Complete balanced fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Dry root rot
Leaf spot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes
Borders, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Not Applicable
Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PACHYPODIUM lamerei
PENSTEMON digitalis 'Husker Red'
Common Name
Madagascar Palm, Club Foot
Husker Red Penstemon, Talus Slope Penstemon
In Hindi
Madagascar palm
Talus Slope Penstemon
In German
Madagaskarpalme
Gehängeschutt Penstemon
In French
Pachypodium de Madagascar
Talus Slope Penstemon
In Spanish
Palma de Madagascar
Astrágalo pendiente Penstemon
In Greek
Pachypodium
Αστράγαλος Κλίση Penstemon
In Portuguese
Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar
Talus Penstemon Slope
In Polish
Pachypodium
Talus Slope Penstemon
In Latin
Mandacaru
Talus Clivo Persicaria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Scrophulariales
Family
Apocynaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
pachypodium
Penstemon
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Malouetieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Apocynoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Madagascar palm and Talus Slope Penstemon
Season and care of Madagascar palm and Talus Slope Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Madagascar palm and Talus Slope Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Madagascar palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Talus Slope Penstemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Madagascar palm is Sand and for Talus Slope Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Madagascar palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Talus Slope Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Madagascar palm and Talus Slope Penstemon Physical Information
Madagascar palm and Talus Slope Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Madagascar palm height is 370.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Talus Slope Penstemon height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Madagascar palm and Talus Slope Penstemon are as follows:
Madagascar palm flower color: White
Madagascar palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Talus Slope Penstemon flower color: White and Light Pink
- Talus Slope Penstemon leaf color: Dark Red
Care of Madagascar palm and Talus Slope Penstemon
Care of Madagascar palm and Talus Slope Penstemon 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 Talus Slope Penstemon 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 Talus Slope Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.