Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
South-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
Grassland, open Woodlands, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Reduce watering in winter
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Moist, Sand, Well drained
Loam, Sand
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 to stimulate growth, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in early summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Dry root rot
Aphids
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
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Edible Uses
Not Available
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PACHYPODIUM lamerei
BAPTISIA sphaerocarpa 'Screamin' Yellow'
Common Name
Madagascar Palm, Club Foot
Screamin' Yellow Baptisia, Yellow False Indigo, Yellow Wild Indigo
In Hindi
Madagascar palm
पीले जंगली इंडिगो
In German
Madagaskarpalme
Gelbe wilde Indigo
In French
Pachypodium de Madagascar
Jaune Indigo sauvage
In Spanish
Palma de Madagascar
Amarillo salvaje del añil
In Greek
Pachypodium
Κίτρινο Άγρια Indigo
In Portuguese
Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar
Amarelo Indigo selvagem
In Polish
Pachypodium
Żółty Dzikie Indigo
In Latin
Mandacaru
Crocus Coneflower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Fabales
Family
Apocynaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
pachypodium
Baptisia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Malouetieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Apocynoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Madagascar palm and Yellow Wild Indigo
Season and care of Madagascar palm and Yellow Wild Indigo is important to know. While considering everything about Madagascar palm and Yellow Wild Indigo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Madagascar palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yellow Wild Indigo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Madagascar palm is Sand and for Yellow Wild Indigo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Madagascar palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yellow Wild Indigo is Acidic, Neutral.
Madagascar palm and Yellow Wild Indigo Physical Information
Madagascar palm and Yellow Wild Indigo physical information is very important for comparison. Madagascar palm height is 370.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Yellow Wild Indigo height is 90.00 cm and width 12.00 cm. The color specification of Madagascar palm and Yellow Wild Indigo are as follows:
Madagascar palm flower color: White
Madagascar palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Yellow Wild Indigo flower color: Yellow
- Yellow Wild Indigo leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Madagascar palm and Yellow Wild Indigo
Care of Madagascar palm and Yellow Wild Indigo 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 Yellow Wild Indigo pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead flowers 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 Yellow Wild Indigo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.