Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
California, Northwestern United States, United States
Madagascar
Types
Not Available
Pachypodium boronii, Pachypodium brevicaule, Pachypodium rosulatum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rich Woods
gardens, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
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, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green, Purplish-black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Water less during winter, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Poisonous, Skin cuts
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Not Available
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Phlox condensata
PACHYPODIUM geayi
Common Name
Phlox condensata
Madagaskar Palm
In Hindi
Phlox condensata
Pachypodium
In German
Phlox condensata
Pachypodium
In French
Phlox condensata
Pachypodium
In Spanish
Phlox condensata
Pachypodium
In Greek
Phlox condensata
Pachypodium
In Portuguese
Phlox condensata
Narrowleaf estrela do deserto
In Polish
Phlox condensata
Wąskolistne pustyni gwiazdki
In Latin
Phlox condensata
Pachypodium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Gentianales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Phlocideae
Malouetieae
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Apocynoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Phlox condensata and Pachypodium
Wondering what are the properties of Phlox condensata and Pachypodium? We provide you with everything About Phlox condensata and Pachypodium. Phlox condensata doesn't have thorns and Pachypodium doesn't have thorns. Also Phlox condensata does not have fragrant flowers. Phlox condensata has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Pachypodium has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. 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 Phlox condensata and Pachypodium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Phlox condensata and Pachypodium
Season and care of Phlox condensata and Pachypodium is important to know. While considering everything about Phlox condensata and Pachypodium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Phlox condensata season is Spring and Pachypodium season is Spring. The type of soil for Phlox condensata is Loam and for Pachypodium is Sand while the PH of soil for Phlox condensata is Neutral and for Pachypodium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Phlox condensata and Pachypodium Physical Information
Phlox condensata and Pachypodium physical information is very important for comparison. Phlox condensata height is 7.50 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Pachypodium height is 460.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Phlox condensata and Pachypodium are as follows:
Phlox condensata flower color: White
Phlox condensata leaf color: Green
Pachypodium flower color: White
- Pachypodium leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Phlox condensata and Pachypodium
Care of Phlox condensata and Pachypodium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Phlox condensata pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Pachypodium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Phlox condensata needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pachypodium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.