Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
Types
Not available
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
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Rocky areas, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in early summer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves
Aphids, Dry root rot
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Toxic
poisonous if ingested, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Applicable
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia pauciflora
PACHYPODIUM lamerei
Common Name
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
Madagascar Palm, Club Foot
In Hindi
Raintree
Madagascar palm
In German
raintree
Madagaskarpalme
In French
raintree
Pachypodium de Madagascar
In Spanish
raintree
Palma de Madagascar
In Greek
Raintree
Pachypodium
In Portuguese
Raintree
Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar
In Polish
Raintree
Pachypodium
In Latin
Raintree
Mandacaru
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Solanales
Gentianales
Family
Solanaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Brunfelsia
pachypodium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Malouetieae
Subfamily
Petunioideae
Apocynoideae
Season and Care of Raintree and Madagascar palm
Season and care of Raintree and Madagascar palm is important to know. While considering everything about Raintree and Madagascar palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Raintree season is Not Available and Madagascar palm season is Not Available. The type of soil for Raintree is Loam, Sand and for Madagascar palm is Sand while the PH of soil for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral and for Madagascar palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Raintree and Madagascar palm Physical Information
Raintree and Madagascar palm physical information is very important for comparison. Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Madagascar palm height is 370.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Raintree and Madagascar palm are as follows:
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Madagascar palm flower color: White
- Madagascar palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Raintree and Madagascar palm
Care of Raintree and Madagascar palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Raintree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Raintree 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.