Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
Origin
South-Central United States
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
Grassland, open Woodlands, Woodlands
Rocky areas, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-12
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
Drought Tolerant, Reduce watering in winter
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Aphids, Dry root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
poisonous if ingested, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
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
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
BAPTISIA sphaerocarpa 'Screamin' Yellow'
PACHYPODIUM lamerei
Common Name
Screamin' Yellow Baptisia, Yellow False Indigo, Yellow Wild Indigo
Madagascar Palm, Club Foot
In Hindi
पीले जंगली इंडिगो
Madagascar palm
In German
Gelbe wilde Indigo
Madagaskarpalme
In French
Jaune Indigo sauvage
Pachypodium de Madagascar
In Spanish
Amarillo salvaje del añil
Palma de Madagascar
In Greek
Κίτρινο Άγρια Indigo
Pachypodium
In Portuguese
Amarelo Indigo selvagem
Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar
In Polish
Żółty Dzikie Indigo
Pachypodium
In Latin
Crocus Coneflower
Mandacaru
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Fabales
Gentianales
Family
Fabaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Baptisia
pachypodium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Malouetieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Apocynoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Yellow Wild Indigo and Madagascar palm
Season and care of Yellow Wild Indigo and Madagascar palm is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Wild Indigo and Madagascar palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Wild Indigo season is Spring and Madagascar palm season is Spring. The type of soil for Yellow Wild Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Madagascar palm is Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Wild Indigo is Acidic, Neutral and for Madagascar palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Yellow Wild Indigo and Madagascar palm Physical Information
Yellow Wild Indigo and Madagascar palm physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Wild Indigo height is 90.00 cm and width 12.00 cm whereas Madagascar palm height is 370.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Yellow Wild Indigo and Madagascar palm are as follows:
Yellow Wild Indigo flower color: Yellow
Yellow Wild Indigo leaf color: Yellow green
Madagascar palm flower color: White
- Madagascar palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Yellow Wild Indigo and Madagascar palm
Care of Yellow Wild Indigo and Madagascar palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Wild Indigo pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead flowers 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 Yellow Wild Indigo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Madagascar palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.