Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
Origin
California, Northwestern United States, United States
Madagascar
Types
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
P. ambongense P. baronii P. bicolor P. bispinosum P. brevicaule P. cactipes P. decaryi P. densiflorum P. eburneum P. geayi P. gracilius
Habitat
Rich Woods
Rocky areas, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Purple, Pink, Purple, Reddish Plum, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Drought Tolerant, Reduce watering in winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Moist, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in early summer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Aphids, Dry root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen
poisonous if ingested, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Not Applicable
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Phlox amplifolia
PACHYPODIUM lamerei
Common Name
Phlox amplifolia
Madagascar Palm, Club Foot
In Hindi
Phlox amplifolia
Madagascar palm
In German
Phlox amplifolia
Madagaskarpalme
In French
Phlox amplifolia
Pachypodium de Madagascar
In Spanish
Phlox amplifolia
Palma de Madagascar
In Greek
Phlox amplifolia
Pachypodium
In Portuguese
Phlox amplifolia
Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar
In Polish
Phlox amplifolia
Pachypodium
In Latin
Phlox amplifolia
Mandacaru
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Solanales
Gentianales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Phlocideae
Malouetieae
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Apocynoideae
Season and Care of Phlox amplifolia and Madagascar palm
Season and care of Phlox amplifolia and Madagascar palm is important to know. While considering everything about Phlox amplifolia and Madagascar palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Phlox amplifolia season is Spring and Madagascar palm season is Spring. The type of soil for Phlox amplifolia is Loam and for Madagascar palm is Sand while the PH of soil for Phlox amplifolia is Neutral and for Madagascar palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Phlox amplifolia and Madagascar palm Physical Information
Phlox amplifolia and Madagascar palm physical information is very important for comparison. Phlox amplifolia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Madagascar palm height is 370.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Phlox amplifolia and Madagascar palm are as follows:
Phlox amplifolia flower color: Light Purple, Pink, Purple, Reddish Plum and White
Phlox amplifolia leaf color: Green
Madagascar palm flower color: White
- Madagascar palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Phlox amplifolia and Madagascar palm
Care of Phlox amplifolia and Madagascar palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Phlox amplifolia pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Madagascar palm pruning is done Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Phlox amplifolia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Madagascar palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.