Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
Origin
Australia, New Zealand
Madagascar
Types
White Star Creeper, 'Alba' Super Star Creeper, 'County Park' Dark Blue Star Creeper, 'Little Star Creeper
P. ambongense P. baronii P. bicolor P. bispinosum P. brevicaule P. cactipes P. decaryi P. densiflorum P. eburneum P. geayi P. gracilius
Habitat
gardens, gully slopes, Terrestrial, Tropical areas
Rocky areas, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-12
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Blue
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water evenly, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer
Drought Tolerant, Reduce watering in winter
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Moist, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize when fast growth is desired
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in early summer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Dry root rot
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
poisonous if ingested, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Applicable
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Groundcover
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRATIA pedunculata
PACHYPODIUM lamerei
Common Name
White Star creeper
Madagascar Palm, Club Foot
In Hindi
व्हाइट स्टार लता
Madagascar palm
In German
Weißer Stern Kriechgang
Madagaskarpalme
In French
Blanc étoiles creeper
Pachypodium de Madagascar
In Spanish
Blanco enredadera estrella
Palma de Madagascar
In Greek
Λευκό αναρριχητικό φυτό αστέρων
Pachypodium
In Portuguese
Branca Baby estrela
Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar
In Polish
Biała Gwiazda pnącze
Pachypodium
In Latin
Stella creeper albis,
Mandacaru
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Not Available
Gentianales
Family
Campanulaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Malouetieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Apocynoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of White Star Creeper and Madagascar palm
Season and care of White Star Creeper and Madagascar palm is important to know. While considering everything about White Star Creeper and Madagascar palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Star Creeper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Madagascar palm season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for White Star Creeper is Clay, Loam and for Madagascar palm is Sand while the PH of soil for White Star Creeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Madagascar palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Star Creeper and Madagascar palm Physical Information
White Star Creeper and Madagascar palm physical information is very important for comparison. White Star Creeper height is 2.50 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Madagascar palm height is 370.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of White Star Creeper and Madagascar palm are as follows:
White Star Creeper flower color: Light Blue
White Star Creeper leaf color: Green
Madagascar palm flower color: White
- Madagascar palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of White Star Creeper and Madagascar palm
Care of White Star Creeper and Madagascar palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Star Creeper pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 White Star Creeper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Madagascar palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.