Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Northwestern United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Pachypodium boronii, Pachypodium brevicaule, Pachypodium rosulatum
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Rocky areas
fencerows, Thickets, Upland savannas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Purplish-black
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water less during winter, Water more in summer
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
bees, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Deers
Allergy
Poisonous, Skin cuts
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antioxidants, High cholestrol, Iron, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PACHYPODIUM geayi
PRUNUS americana
Common Name
Madagaskar Palm
Wild Plum
In Hindi
Pachypodium
जंगली बेर
In German
Pachypodium
wild Plum
In French
Pachypodium
wild Plum
In Spanish
Pachypodium
ciruelo silvestre
In Greek
Pachypodium
Κορόμηλο
In Portuguese
Narrowleaf estrela do deserto
Wild Plum
In Polish
Wąskolistne pustyni gwiazdki
dzikiej śliwy
In Latin
Pachypodium
Wild Plum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Rosales
Family
Apocynaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Malouetieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Apocynoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Pachypodium and Wild Plum
Season and care of Pachypodium and Wild Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Pachypodium and Wild Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pachypodium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wild Plum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pachypodium is Sand and for Wild Plum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pachypodium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Wild Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pachypodium and Wild Plum Physical Information
Pachypodium and Wild Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Pachypodium height is 460.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Wild Plum height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Pachypodium and Wild Plum are as follows:
Pachypodium flower color: White
Pachypodium leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Wild Plum flower color: White
- Wild Plum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pachypodium and Wild Plum
Care of Pachypodium and Wild Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pachypodium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wild Plum pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, 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 Wild Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.