Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
Origin
China, Eastern United States, Japan, Korea
Madagascar
Types
Chinese Wisteria, Japanese wisteria, Silky wisteria, American wisteria
P. ambongense P. baronii P. bicolor P. bispinosum P. brevicaule P. cactipes P. decaryi P. densiflorum P. eburneum P. geayi P. gracilius
Habitat
Forest edges, River side
Rocky areas, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vine/Liana
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
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
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, when new, water every week
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, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Moist, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune twice a year, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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
Aphids, Canker, Crown gall, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Scale
Aphids, Dry root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects
Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness
poisonous if ingested, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Not Applicable
Other Uses
Sometimes used for making wine
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shady Tree, Showy Tree, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Wisteria
PACHYPODIUM lamerei
Common Name
Wisteria
Madagascar Palm, Club Foot
In Hindi
Wisteria
Madagascar palm
In German
Glyzinien
Madagaskarpalme
In French
Glycines
Pachypodium de Madagascar
In Spanish
Glicinas
Palma de Madagascar
In Greek
γλυκίνη
Pachypodium
In Portuguese
Glicínias
Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar
In Polish
Wisteria
Pachypodium
In Latin
Wisteria
Mandacaru
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Dicotyledonae
Order
Fabales
Gentianales
Family
Fabaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Wisteria
pachypodium
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Millettieae
Malouetieae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Apocynoideae
Season and Care of Wisteria and Madagascar palm
Season and care of Wisteria and Madagascar palm is important to know. While considering everything about Wisteria and Madagascar palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wisteria season is Spring and Madagascar palm season is Spring. The type of soil for Wisteria is Clay, Loamy, Sandy and for Madagascar palm is Sand while the PH of soil for Wisteria is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Madagascar palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wisteria and Madagascar palm Physical Information
Wisteria and Madagascar palm physical information is very important for comparison. Wisteria height is 10.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Madagascar palm height is 370.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Wisteria and Madagascar palm are as follows:
Wisteria flower color: Pink, Purple and Violet
Wisteria leaf color: Green
Madagascar palm flower color: White
- Madagascar palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Wisteria and Madagascar palm
Care of Wisteria and Madagascar palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wisteria pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune twice a year, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads 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 Wisteria 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.