Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus
Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
Origin
Not Available
Madagascar
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
subtropical regions, Tropical Forests
Rocky areas, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs very little water
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
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Moist, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun
Pruning
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in early summer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Dry root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
poisonous if ingested, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Soothing and relieving pain
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Applicable
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Schlumbergera truncata
PACHYPODIUM lamerei
Common Name
Schlumbergera, false Christmas cactus, Christmas cactus
Madagascar Palm, Club Foot
In Hindi
Schlumbergera
Madagascar palm
In German
Schlumbergera
Madagaskarpalme
In French
Schlumbergera
Pachypodium de Madagascar
In Spanish
Schlumbergera
Palma de Madagascar
In Greek
Schlumbergera
Pachypodium
In Portuguese
Schlumbergera
Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar
In Polish
Schlumbergera
Pachypodium
In Latin
Gymnocalycium
Mandacaru
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Caryophyllales
Gentianales
Family
Cactaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Schlumbergera
pachypodium
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Malouetieae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Apocynoideae
Season and Care of Schlumbergera and Madagascar palm
Season and care of Schlumbergera and Madagascar palm is important to know. While considering everything about Schlumbergera and Madagascar palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schlumbergera season is Not Available and Madagascar palm season is Not Available. The type of soil for Schlumbergera is Not Available and for Madagascar palm is Sand while the PH of soil for Schlumbergera is Not Available and for Madagascar palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Schlumbergera and Madagascar palm Physical Information
Schlumbergera and Madagascar palm physical information is very important for comparison. Schlumbergera height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Madagascar palm height is 370.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Schlumbergera and Madagascar palm are as follows:
Schlumbergera flower color: Purple
Schlumbergera leaf color: Not Available
Madagascar palm flower color: White
- Madagascar palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Schlumbergera and Madagascar palm
Care of Schlumbergera and Madagascar palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schlumbergera pruning is done 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 Schlumbergera 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.