Pinkroot

Madagascar palm

About Pinkroot and Madagascar palm

Pinkroot

Madagascar palm

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial

Origin

North America, Europe, Africa, Asia

Madagascar

Types

P. ambongense P. baronii P. bicolor P. bispinosum P. brevicaule P. cactipes P. decaryi P. densiflorum P. eburneum P. geayi P. gracilius

Number of Varieties

1192

0 40000

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Habitat

Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks

Rocky areas, Tropical areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-89-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

12-10

Sunset Zone

21,22

H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

91.40 cm370.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm90.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Gray Green, Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Several shades of Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Long Narrow

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Cuttings, From bulbs

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established

Drought Tolerant, Reduce watering in winter

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Moist, Sand, Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Pruning

Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in early summer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot

Aphids, Dry root rot

Plant Tolerance

Shallow soil, Soil Compaction

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing

poisonous if ingested, Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden

along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Provides ground cover

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids

Part of Plant Used

Leaf Stalks, Stem

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border

Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Spigelia marilandica

PACHYPODIUM lamerei

Common Name

Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink

Madagascar Palm, Club Foot

In Hindi

pinkroot

Madagascar palm

In German

Spigelia

Madagaskarpalme

In French

Spigelia

Pachypodium de Madagascar

In Spanish

Spigelia

Palma de Madagascar

In Greek

Spigelia

Pachypodium

In Portuguese

Spigelia

Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar

In Polish

Spigelia

Pachypodium

In Latin

Spigelia

Mandacaru

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Dicotyledonae

Order

Gentianales

Family

Loganiceae

Apocynaceae

Genus

Spigelia

pachypodium

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Malouetieae

Subfamily

Apocynoideae

Number of Species

6025

1 27800

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Properties of Pinkroot and Madagascar palm

Wondering what are the properties of Pinkroot and Madagascar palm? We provide you with everything About Pinkroot and Madagascar palm. Pinkroot doesn't have thorns and Madagascar palm doesn't have thorns. Also Pinkroot does not have fragrant flowers. Pinkroot has allergic reactions like Red eyes, Vomiting and wheezing and Madagascar palm has allergic reactions like Red eyes, Vomiting and wheezing. 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 Pinkroot and Madagascar palm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Pinkroot and Madagascar palm

Season and care of Pinkroot and Madagascar palm is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Madagascar palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Madagascar palm season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Madagascar palm is Sand while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Madagascar palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Pinkroot and Madagascar palm Physical Information

Pinkroot and Madagascar palm physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Madagascar palm height is 370.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Madagascar palm are as follows:

Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Madagascar palm flower color: White
Madagascar palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Pinkroot and Madagascar palm

Care of Pinkroot and Madagascar palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Pinkroot 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.