Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Northwestern United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada
Madagascar
Types
Not Available
Pachypodium boronii, Pachypodium brevicaule, Pachypodium rosulatum
Habitat
fencerows, Thickets, Upland savannas, Woodlands
gardens, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10
H1, H2, 13, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Light Green, Purplish-black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs watering once a week
Water less during winter, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
bees, Borers, Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Deers
Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Poisonous, Skin cuts
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, High cholestrol, Iron, Nutrients
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS americana
PACHYPODIUM geayi
Common Name
Wild Plum
Madagaskar Palm
In Hindi
जंगली बेर
Pachypodium
In German
wild Plum
Pachypodium
In French
wild Plum
Pachypodium
In Spanish
ciruelo silvestre
Pachypodium
In Greek
Κορόμηλο
Pachypodium
In Portuguese
Wild Plum
Narrowleaf estrela do deserto
In Polish
dzikiej śliwy
Wąskolistne pustyni gwiazdki
In Latin
Wild Plum
Pachypodium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Gentianales
Family
Rosaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Malouetieae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Apocynoideae
Season and Care of Wild Plum and Pachypodium
Season and care of Wild Plum and Pachypodium is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Plum and Pachypodium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Plum season is Spring and Summer and Pachypodium season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Wild Plum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pachypodium is Sand while the PH of soil for Wild Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pachypodium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Wild Plum and Pachypodium Physical Information
Wild Plum and Pachypodium physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Plum height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Pachypodium height is 460.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Wild Plum and Pachypodium are as follows:
Wild Plum flower color: White
Wild Plum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pachypodium flower color: White
- Pachypodium leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Wild Plum and Pachypodium
Care of Wild Plum and Pachypodium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Plum pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pachypodium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wild Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pachypodium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.