Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Australia, New Zealand
Types
P. ambongense P. baronii P. bicolor P. bispinosum P. brevicaule P. cactipes P. decaryi P. densiflorum P. eburneum P. geayi P. gracilius
White Star Creeper, 'Alba' Super Star Creeper, 'County Park' Dark Blue Star Creeper, 'Little Star Creeper
Habitat
Rocky areas, Tropical areas
gardens, gully slopes, Terrestrial, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White
Light Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Reduce watering in winter
Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water evenly, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Moist, Sand, Well drained
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in early summer
Fertilize when fast growth is desired
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Dry root rot
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Edible Uses
Not Available
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Applicable
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
PACHYPODIUM lamerei
PRATIA pedunculata
Common Name
Madagascar Palm, Club Foot
White Star creeper
In Hindi
Madagascar palm
व्हाइट स्टार लता
In German
Madagaskarpalme
Weißer Stern Kriechgang
In French
Pachypodium de Madagascar
Blanc étoiles creeper
In Spanish
Palma de Madagascar
Blanco enredadera estrella
In Greek
Pachypodium
Λευκό αναρριχητικό φυτό αστέρων
In Portuguese
Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar
Branca Baby estrela
In Polish
Pachypodium
Biała Gwiazda pnącze
In Latin
Mandacaru
Stella creeper albis,
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Not Available
Family
Apocynaceae
Campanulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Malouetieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Apocynoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Madagascar palm and White Star Creeper
Season and care of Madagascar palm and White Star Creeper is important to know. While considering everything about Madagascar palm and White Star Creeper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Madagascar palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Star Creeper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Madagascar palm is Sand and for White Star Creeper is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Madagascar palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Star Creeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Madagascar palm and White Star Creeper Physical Information
Madagascar palm and White Star Creeper physical information is very important for comparison. Madagascar palm height is 370.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas White Star Creeper height is 2.50 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Madagascar palm and White Star Creeper are as follows:
Madagascar palm flower color: White
Madagascar palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
White Star Creeper flower color: Light Blue
- White Star Creeper leaf color: Green
Care of Madagascar palm and White Star Creeper
Care of Madagascar palm and White Star Creeper 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 White Star Creeper pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Madagascar palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Star Creeper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.