Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Madagascar
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Pachypodium boronii, Pachypodium brevicaule, Pachypodium rosulatum
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Rocky areas
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
Light Green, Gray Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Green, Purplish-black
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water less during winter, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Poisonous, Skin cuts
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PACHYPODIUM geayi
MANFREDA virginica
Common Name
Madagaskar Palm
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
In Hindi
Pachypodium
अमेरिकी मुसब्बर
In German
Pachypodium
amerikanischen Aloe
In French
Pachypodium
américaine Aloe
In Spanish
Pachypodium
Americana Aloe
In Greek
Pachypodium
Αμερικανός Αλόη
In Portuguese
Narrowleaf estrela do deserto
americano Aloe
In Polish
Wąskolistne pustyni gwiazdki
Amerykański Aloe
In Latin
Pachypodium
American Aloe
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Asparagales
Family
Apocynaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Malouetieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Apocynoideae
Agavoideae
Properties of Pachypodium and American Aloe
Wondering what are the properties of Pachypodium and American Aloe? We provide you with everything About Pachypodium and American Aloe. Pachypodium has thorns and American Aloe doesn't have thorns. Also Pachypodium does not have fragrant flowers. Pachypodium has allergic reactions like Poisonous and Skin cuts and American Aloe has allergic reactions like Poisonous and Skin cuts. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Pachypodium and American Aloe and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pachypodium and American Aloe
Season and care of Pachypodium and American Aloe is important to know. While considering everything about Pachypodium and American Aloe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pachypodium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and American Aloe season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pachypodium is Sand and for American Aloe is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pachypodium is Neutral, Alkaline and for American Aloe is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pachypodium and American Aloe Physical Information
Pachypodium and American Aloe physical information is very important for comparison. Pachypodium height is 460.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas American Aloe height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm. The color specification of Pachypodium and American Aloe are as follows:
Pachypodium flower color: White
Pachypodium leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
American Aloe flower color: Light Green and Gray Green
- American Aloe leaf color: Green
Care of Pachypodium and American Aloe
Care of Pachypodium and American Aloe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pachypodium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American Aloe pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pachypodium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Aloe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.