Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
Origin
Canary Islands
Madagascar
Types
Echium pininana
P. ambongense P. baronii P. bicolor P. bispinosum P. brevicaule P. cactipes P. decaryi P. densiflorum P. eburneum P. geayi P. gracilius
Habitat
tropical environments
Rocky areas, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
12-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Blue, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Long Narrow
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
poisonous if ingested, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
-
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ECHIUM pininana
PACHYPODIUM lamerei
Common Name
Giant Viper's Bugloss, Pine Echium, Tree Echium
Madagascar Palm, Club Foot
In Hindi
Tree Echium
Madagascar palm
In German
Baum Aciam
Madagaskarpalme
In French
Arbre ACIAM
Pachypodium de Madagascar
In Spanish
árbol Aciam
Palma de Madagascar
In Greek
δέντρο Aciam
Pachypodium
In Portuguese
árvore Aciam
Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar
In Polish
drzewo Aciam
Pachypodium
In Latin
lignum Aciam
Mandacaru
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Lamiales
Gentianales
Family
Boraginaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Tree Echium and Madagascar palm
Wondering what are the properties of Tree Echium and Madagascar palm? We provide you with everything About Tree Echium and Madagascar palm. Tree Echium doesn't have thorns and Madagascar palm doesn't have thorns. Also Tree Echium does not have fragrant flowers. Tree Echium has allergic reactions like and Madagascar palm has allergic reactions like . 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 Tree Echium and Madagascar palm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tree Echium and Madagascar palm
Season and care of Tree Echium and Madagascar palm is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Echium and Madagascar palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Echium season is and Madagascar palm season is . The type of soil for Tree Echium is Loam, Sand and for Madagascar palm is Sand while the PH of soil for Tree Echium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Madagascar palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tree Echium and Madagascar palm Physical Information
Tree Echium and Madagascar palm physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Echium height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Madagascar palm height is 370.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Echium and Madagascar palm are as follows:
Tree Echium flower color: Light Blue and Blue Violet
Tree Echium leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Madagascar palm flower color: White
- Madagascar palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Tree Echium and Madagascar palm
Care of Tree Echium and Madagascar palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Echium 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 Tree Echium 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.