Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
Tree
Origin
Madagascar
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern 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
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Tropical areas
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White
Orange, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
Lime Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Reduce watering in winter
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
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
Pruning
Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in early summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Dry root rot
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Not Applicable
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
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, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PACHYPODIUM lamerei
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
Common Name
Madagascar Palm, Club Foot
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
In Hindi
Madagascar palm
ट्यूलिप पेड़
In German
Madagaskarpalme
Tulpenbaum
In French
Pachypodium de Madagascar
tulipier
In Spanish
Palma de Madagascar
árbol de tulipán
In Greek
Pachypodium
δέντρο τουλίπα
In Portuguese
Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar
árvore de tulipa
In Polish
Pachypodium
tulipanowiec
In Latin
Mandacaru
Tulipa arbore
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Magnoliales
Family
Apocynaceae
Magnoliaceae
Genus
pachypodium
Liriodendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Malouetieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Apocynoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Madagascar palm and Tulip Tree
Season and care of Madagascar palm and Tulip Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Madagascar palm and Tulip Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Madagascar palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tulip Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Madagascar palm is Sand and for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Madagascar palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Madagascar palm and Tulip Tree Physical Information
Madagascar palm and Tulip Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Madagascar palm height is 370.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Madagascar palm and Tulip Tree are as follows:
Madagascar palm flower color: White
Madagascar palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
- Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Madagascar palm and Tulip Tree
Care of Madagascar palm and Tulip Tree 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 Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches. In summer Madagascar palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tulip Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.