Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
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
Temperate Regions
Rocky areas, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-12
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Gray
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, 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, Complete balanced fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in early summer
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Aphids, Dry root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
poisonous if ingested, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
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
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Branch, Fibres, Flower Stalk, Gum, Leaves, Twigs
Not Applicable
Other Uses
Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used for fragrance, Used to make hair tonic
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
PACHYPODIUM lamerei
Common Name
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
Madagascar Palm, Club Foot
In Hindi
southernwood
Madagascar palm
In German
Eberraute
Madagaskarpalme
In French
aurone ou citronnelle
Pachypodium de Madagascar
In Spanish
Artemisia abrotanum
Palma de Madagascar
In Greek
Artemisia abrotanum
Pachypodium
In Portuguese
Abrótano
Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar
In Polish
Bylica boże drzewko
Pachypodium
In Latin
Southernwood
Mandacaru
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Asterales
Gentianales
Family
Asteraceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Artemisia
pachypodium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Anthemideae
Malouetieae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Apocynoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Southernwood and Madagascar palm
Season and care of Southernwood and Madagascar palm is important to know. While considering everything about Southernwood and Madagascar palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southernwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Madagascar palm season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Southernwood is Loam and for Madagascar palm is Sand while the PH of soil for Southernwood is Neutral and for Madagascar palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Southernwood and Madagascar palm Physical Information
Southernwood and Madagascar palm physical information is very important for comparison. Southernwood 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 Southernwood and Madagascar palm are as follows:
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
Madagascar palm flower color: White
- Madagascar palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Southernwood and Madagascar palm
Care of Southernwood and Madagascar palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Southernwood pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Southernwood 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.